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Parents Committee funds innovative Bush Kinder program FOR more than seven years now the St. Arnaud Kindergarten Parents Committee, a not- for-profit organisation made up of parents of kindergarten students and teachers, has been actively involved providing insight and input into the kindergarten program.

A winning Mother’s Day Classic Above: Maja Weiland with daughters Tessa Polkinghorne, and Milla Polkinghorne with their raffle winning prize from Beta Electrical.

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Providing funding for extra programs that are not funded through the state budget, this group holds fundraisers throughout the year.

In the past, the committee has funded programs such as bringing in the Music Man, Jamie and Kim’s Mobile Zoo, the Recycle Man, the Kindergarten Christmas break up and an art session with a local artist.

Excursions have also included an innovative new program the Bush Kinder to provide children with a connection to country.

This year they are hoping to have a visit from an indigenous elder.

This program also provided road and travel safety (in the form of bus travel), fire safety and awareness (in the form of a campfire), meal preparation and cooking experience and skills, motor skills development, social skill development and confidence building.

What is Bush Kinder?

The Bush Kinder Program takes the children out of the classroom setting and into nature during

Above: All set for another Bush Kinder experience with a big thank you to the Bendigo Bank.

These funds will add to fundraising towards the bus fee.

terms 2 and 3 of the school year, lasting for 19 weeks.

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Office bearers

The program is fully funded, including bus travel costs, food costs and any additional equipment, by the Kindergarten Parents Committee as it is an external program.

The Kindergarten Parents Committee have been successful in obtaining Bendigo Bank branch support for the Bush Kinder Program, to the tune of $4,389.

This year the office bearers are President Jade Miles, Vice President Kyra Petrie with Secretary Tori Jesse and Treasurer Jay Petty.

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Planning Permit approved for 14 units in Stawell PROPOSED units for D’Arcy Street Stawell have had a planning permit application approved by the Northern Grampians Shire Council at their meeting of 1st May 2023 in St. Arnaud.

The development is for 14 units at 56 D’Arcy Street, cut back from the proposed 16 units, and with modified car parking to address some of the concerns of neighbours.

Similar to the objections regarding the Bowen Street St. Arnaud application there were a number of objections to the proposal.

The 12 objections were all related to neighbourhood character and the density of the development, waste collection, traffic and car parking, noise and amenity concerns, and socio-economic status of future occupants.

Northern Grampians Shire Council in approving the planning permit cited the critical need for housing in the

Above: The proposed design of 14 units at 56 D’Arcy Street Stawell given planning approval. shire and the need for rental properties with 21% of properties in Northern Grampians rented.

This was quoted as being the second highest in the Wimmera Southern Mallee.

The shire has several planned business expansions with

an estimated 300 – 500 jobs to be filled across the region in the near five years.

Councillor Eddy Ostarcevic, in voting for the development, said that the development was more attractive than the Bowen Street St. Arnaud units.

Editorial

Gaslighting, we know the behavior but not the word

GASLIGHTING is a word that has become prevalent in recent days, a word that we had not heard in recent years. What does it mean and how does it impact on our lives?

Gaslighting is a form of manipulation and all about power and control. It is prevalent in our relationships and in our politics, two areas all about power and control.

Gaslighting has taken its name from Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play ‘Gas Light’ but many have not heard of the play nor the term. However, in the play the husband slowly manipulates his wife into thinking she is becoming insane. Deliberate act, you may say, and it is true some personality disorders, narcissism for one, have manipulation at the core thereby using this form of manipulation on a daily level. It is a covert type of emotional abuse in which the bully or abuser misleads the target, creating a false narrative and making them question their judgments and reality. Ultimately, the victim of gaslighting starts to feel unsure about their perceptions of the world and even wonder if they are losing their sanity.

In politics, fascists (usually narcissists) incite fear and hatred with constant gaslighting because it is easier to build support by scapegoating and demonizing to divert attention away from the real problems. Fascists do not want to solve real problem. They spread inflammatory messages and lies that are intended to create divisiveness, pitting man against man, men against women, adults against children.

As a leader, Trump’s rhetoric is dominated by inciting fear and hatred to further his dictatorial power and by using bold-faced lying to undermine his opposition. Both Trump and Putin practice gaslighting and from afar you canA see how gaslighting produces confusion in the audience. ‘Am I going mad, or is it really as he says’. When confusion, diversion, distraction, andF disinformation are ramped up so they destroy public debate as it is difficult to argue and debateE with a view that seems almost entirely a lie. We may end up losing faith in the very possibility of truthful discussion – or in our own views.

Putin is an experienced gaslighter and has been quoted as saying “Ukraine has an LGBTQ agenda and is full of neo-Nazis”. This statement has been continued to be made without evidence.

It has been called the political tactic of our time but manipulation and emotional abuse have occurred in some relationships since the year dot.

Now that we have an explanation for the behavior we can clearly see how a person Ccan manipulate and exert power and control over a Q partner.

C In our personal lives gaslighting primarily occurs in romantic relationships, but it's not uncommon in controlling friendships or among family members as well. People who gaslight others use this type of emotional abuse to exert power over others to manipulate friends, family members, or even co-workers. If you know a narcissist you will recognize that they accuse others of misconduct and crimes that they themselves have committed.

There has been a lot of discussion about the growth of narcissism which has been instrumental in the growth in gaslighting during the pandemic. ‘Why are you so angry’, ‘you need to calm down’ or another, ‘you’ve lost your mind’.

How many of us have been heard these statements by a partner. We need to take this as seriously as a form of domestic violence. We often hear that the victim of family violence believes that they are to blame, or partly to blame. Is gaslighting at the heart of this belief, if so we as a society needs to highlight this behavior for what it is and begin to turn around the attitude of victims. They are not losing their minds, and the lies they are being fed are just that. It is all about power and control.

To the Editor

Salvation Army Dear Editor, What would you say if I told you that Australian kids are going without meals because their mothers can’t afford the weekly grocery shop?

Or missing school because there’s not enough money to put fuel in the car after paying rent?

Indeed, some mums are skipping meals almost daily, just so they can feed their kids and keep a safe roof over their heads.

In such a ‘lucky’ country like Australia, this is difficult to believe but sadly, it is the reality for more and more people.

"I cannot afford to buy food for my kids sometimes and most times I go without food and have lost 40kgs in the last nine months because all my money goes on keeping a roof over my kids heads and trying to keep them in a safe place" –55yo female supported by The Salvation Army This is just one of countless heartbreaking stories from around the country.

Loving mothers who Qld without basic are going 4215 like food, essential fuel, and electricity – let alone like 1 800extras 652 284 “new shoes”, “school clothes”, “better toothpaste”, or “birthday presents”. (I quote these items as they are taken directly from stories from our clients.)

When there is nothing to eat, I sell something of my own to get by that week.

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All our mental health has declined.

I try my hardest to m ake s ur e I h ave everything they need."

– 28yo female supported by The Salvation Army As I read through stories from people we have supported, one word catches my attention – a 34-yearold mum says she

QUOTE OF THE WEEK It is always someone else’s fault.

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feels like a “failure”.

Imagine skipping meals, giving everything you can to your children, yet thinking yourself a failure!

She isn’t a failure at all.

She’s a person doing the best they can with what they have, who needs a leg up to get through these tough times.

Someone who shouldn’t struggle alone.

DS o , c o n s i d e r i n g this, I would say that we, the wider Australian community, need to take action.

Let’s not fail that hardworking mother.

I would ask anyone

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I know times are tough and money is tight, but sparing $10, or even $20 or $50, makes a pivotal difference.

That gift could be the reason a child doesn’t miss a meal – or a mother doesn’t starve so her kids can eat.

It could be the reason that nobody struggles alone – because, I think you’ll agree, nobody should.

Yours sincerely, Major David Collinson The Salvation Army

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Flood damaged road repairs continue closer to home MAJOR repairs to one of northern Victoria’s most badly flood-damaged roads will be made as part of a third-round emergency road repair blitz.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne has announced that more than three kilometres of Prairie-Rochester Road will be entirely rebuilt as part of a $7.8 million package of works targeting roads in the state’s north and west.

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett said repairs are continuing to the most badly damaged roads following the floods last year.

“This will ensure motorists can keep moving safely and get to where they need to go.

Prairie-Rochester Road was one of the last state-managed roads to reopen in Victoria in the wake of October’s devastating floods due to the severe damage caused to the surface.

Crews will completely remove and replace the road with a stronger base and new surface, boosting the

hundreds of farmers, freight and local residents who use the road each day.

Works already delivered under this package include major repairs to the McIvor Highway at the Axedale Bridge and landslip repairs at Axe Creek near Longlea.

Other roads undergoing repairs as part of the broader package include the Western Highway at L anghi Ghiran, Ballarat-Maryborough Road, Robinvale-Sea L ake Road and Kerang-Koondrook Road.

Above: Martha Haylett, Member for Ripon.

This round of work will deliver a complete rebuilding of some sections of flood-damaged roads, along with largescale asphalt patching and resurfacing.

Some of these repairs are already underway, while others will begin in the coming weeks.

St Arnaud Community Update Pressure improvements The $500,000 package of works that was awarded to contractor, Halls Gap Plumbing, to upgrade pipes and other infrastructure in Millett, Bowen and Upper Canterbury streets, Navarre Road and Queens !"#$"%&'("&#"'()#*&+,-./"0),#&1)02&1,(3&"4."+0"5&0,&6"&7#'/)8"5&)#& May, 2023.

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“Thank you to Bendigo Bank”. Christie Jones from Bendigo Bank and Jade Miles President of the St. Arnaud Kindergarten Parents Committee (centre) with the kindergarten staff and children thank the Bendigo Bank beside the excursion bus that supports the innovative programs.

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Learner driver program desperately seeking St. Arnaud mentors A sudden increase in demand for the TAC L2P Program has led to Central Grampians LLEN issuing an urgent callout for volunteer mentors in St. Arnaud.

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With the waitlist for the learner driver program currently at a ten-year high, Central Grampians LLEN recently received a contract extension from the Department of Transport and Planning to deliver the learner driver program for at least another 12 months.

Executive Officer, Jane Moriarty said the organisation is desperately seeking fully licensed drivers to help

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supervise young learners while they gain valuable driving experience.

“In our area, there are many young people who don’t have access to a supervising driver or suitable vehicle to clock up the 120 hours of driving they need to sit for their probationar y licence,” Ms Moriarty said.

“The TAC L2P Program has helped countless local learners get their P-plates but currently we don’t have enough mentors to meet the demand which is disappointing for the young people on our waitlists in Ararat and St. Arnaud.”

TAC L2P mentors must be over the age of 21, hold a full driver’s licence and be able to commit to supervising one drive per week on average.

Ms Moriarty said mentoring isn’t as daunting as community members may think.

“A common concern we get from potential mentors is that they would be scared to get into a car with a learner driver,” she said.

“The beauty of the TAC L2P Program is that all learners have an intake drive with a professional driving instructor prior to

beginning the program.

This is to ensure they are competent to get out on the road. “We also conduct match meetings between learners and mentors to make sure both parties feel comfortable about driving together.

“As a result, our current mentors report feeling confident

supervising their learners on drives.”

To help community members learn more about mentoring for the program, Central Grampians LLEN is hosting a ‘drop in morning’ in St. Arnaud later this month.

On Tuesday 23 May, CGLLEN Youth Project

Officer, Penny WaltonBourke will be at Country Delights Cafe between 10.30am and 12.30pm with brochures and information packs.

Anyone interested in becoming a mentor is encouraged to drop into the café and have a chat with Penny about what is involved.

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Above Central Grampians LLEN Youth Project Officer, Penny Walton-Bourke will be at Country Delights Café in St Arnaud later this month to help community members learn more about mentoring for the TAC L2P Program. The program is desperately seeking volunteers to help supervise young learner drivers.

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Buloke calls for better lines of consultation on VNI West Project BULOKE Shire Council has publicly expressed its concern about the consultation processes in relation to the V i c t o r i a t o N ew S o u t h Wa l e s Interconnector West (VNI West) Project and called for the project to be suspended.

The project proposes to build a new highcapacity 500 kilovolt (kV) double-circuit overhead transmission line, providing a connection between the Western Renewables Link in Victoria and EnergyConnect in New South Wales with the project potentially running though parts of Buloke Shire to an identified connection point at Bulgana in neighbouring Northern Grampians Shire.

A Notice of Motion was passed at its May

Council Meeting resolving to write to the Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources and the State Electricity Commission the Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP as well as the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Daniel Westerman.

Council will implore each of them to better consult with the community in a genuine and deliberative manner, ensuring transparency is at the forefront of all consultation and to listen in a genuine and sympathetic manner to the concerns of the community and relevant subject matter experts and respond in a respectful and considered fashion.

Council also moved a second item on the matter as Urgent Business during the

meeting to again advocate to Minister D’Ambrosio to suspend the installation of the VNI West Project within the Buloke Shire and implore her to consult in a genuine and open manner to those to be potentially impacted by the installation of the proposed project.

The consultation on the VNI West Project has been subject much derision in the region with several neighbouring Councils already on the record on the subject.

Cr Alan Getley who has attended several community meetings as well as briefings and meetings with AEMO has been underwhelmed by the handling of the consultation process by AEMO and critical of their disregard of critical feedback.

“Council, like our community, have been

incredibly frustrated with the lack of transparency and disregard for people’s emotions and interests during the consultative process.

“From late withdrawals at community meetings to sending underprepared non subject matter experts to talk directly to communities, each step of this process has been a failure,” he said.

“We call upon the Minister and AEMO to lift their game and properly inform and consult communities on this project.

“It is one of the biggest rural energy infrastructure projects for generations that would drastically alter the landscape if it passed through our Shire with seemingly no economic advantage to us, just social detriment”.

Creative Arts and home industries exhibition held in Charlton and Wedderburn EAST Wimmera Group Country Women’s Association Creative Arts and Home Industries Exhibition was held at Charlton at the Shire hall on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th May 2023 and hosted by the Cabbaritta [Charlton] and Wedderburn branches.

Above: Lyndenne Higgins Heritage patchwork.

The Exhibition was officially opened by Councillor Bronwyn Simpson who represented the Buloke Shire.

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ences over the years from Bealiba displayed with her roles in the her Crazy Heritage local and state office Patchwork and Mandy positions within C.W.A. Latter also of Bealiba Councillor Simpson put on a wonderful disthanked the Buloke play of her Heritage shire for their support Sewing Baskets which of the C.W.A. members created much interest and also thanked the from the public.

Group Craft Secretary Our four raffle winCherie Duncan for the ners, who all received a many hours put into large basket of grocery putting on such a great items each were 1st exhibition and a big Doreen Mitchell, thank-you to all the Horsham, 2nd Alice exhibitors.

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Janet Stafford Cabbaritta Best Article of Handcraft - Dianne Robertson Wedderburn Best Article in Novice section Bronwyn Fisher Cabbaritta Best Photography entr y - Barbara Douglass Bealiba Best article of Patchwork - L ois Johnson Marnoo Outstanding junior 12 and under - Morgan Lea Brightwell Bealiba Outstanding Junior 13 to 18 Years - Morgan Lea Brightwell Bealiba Best Cooker y Exhibit - excluding fruit cake - Janice Hendy Marnoo A big congratulations to all members on their exhibits, as without these there is no exhibition and also to all the winners and other place winners.

The Exhibition closed on Saturday at 2. p.m. with the outgoing Craft Secretary Cherie Duncan congratulating the new incoming Craf t Secretar y Barbara Douglass and wished her well for the next 2 years.

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Victorian Stats There is currently an increase in the numbers relating to COVID infections with a total of 7,594 new cases reported for the week to 12th May 2023.

This is a rise from 6,441 and constitutes a 7 day average of over a thousand per day.

There was an increase of 13 in the hospitalisations, to a total of 309 with an increase of 1 in ICU to 17.

There have been 56 deaths in the period which is a rise from 43.

In the LGAs Northern Grampians have recorded an increase of 19 and Buloke Shire an increase of 10 reported cases.

Pandemic declared over The World Health Organization has formally declared an end to the pandemic’s designation as a public health

emergency of concern, however this will not be having an impact on our daily lives.

The declaration is a formality when a pandemic no longer constitutes an extraordinary event.

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Buloke Shire adopts Draft Annual Budget 2023-24 BULOKE Shire Council’s Draft Annual Budget 2023-24 has been adopted for consultation and builds on recent budgetary successes whilst continuing to invest and ensure outcomes in the best interests of the community.

Prepared in line with Council’s LongTerm Community Vision, Council Plan 2021-2025, Revenue and Rating Strategy, and 10-year Financial Plan, the Draft Budget proposes a total capital works program of $19.9M, including an estimated $6.7M of projects being delivered over multiple years.

Key initiatives such as the Wycheproof Wetlands, cabin accommodation projects and the Playspace Trail are

highlights of the Draft Budget.

Outside the flood recovery road program, a further $5.5M is proposed to be invested into the Shire’s Road network to ensure these critical assets continue to meet the needs of the community.

Mayor, Cr Alan Getley invites the community to read the Draf t Budget and make their submissions.

“Despite significant challenges,

such as the October 2022 Flood event and the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis, we have adapted our efforts to minimise immediate impacts and respond effectively to the needs of our community while advocating for Federal and State Government funding.” Cr Getley said. “These responses are enhanced by robust early preparation in Community and Corporate Planning and securing crucial funding essential to meeting the ongoing service needs of the Buloke community.”

A review of Council’s current posi-

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tion combined with consideration around inflation-driven increases in service and construction costs, have led Council to propose a 3.50 per cent increase for general rates, with no increase for waste charges.

“This decision has been made with the goal of balancing the needs of our community with the financial sustainability of our organisation.

“We’re confident it will allow us to continue providing highquality, sustainable services to our community.

“Properties in the municipality have seen

large increases in value, particularly in the farming and residential categories.

“In line with Council’s Revenue and Rating Plan, this gave rise to a review of our differential rates.

“To encourage a fairer and more equitable spread of rates across the community, Council is proposing to further decrease the differential rate for farming properties from 60 per cent to 53 per cent of the general rate.

“Our farming sector has seen significant valuation increases of over 40 per cent per annum for the

last two years.

“It’s important that Council responds to this increase in an equitable way.

“As such, we have proposed a consistent 3.5 per cent rate increase to the rates we collect from each of our property categories. This has resulted in a differential rate increase for Commercial and Industrial properties from 100 per cent, to 115 per cent of the general rate.

“We will be launching several new initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of our community, improving our operations and infrastructure, and supporting our staff.

“These range from the completion of multiple capital projects, to finalising the review and implementation of our Transport and Asset Management Plans, and implementation of Gender Equality Impact Assessment training in line with Buloke’s Gender Equality Action Plan.

“These activities represent just part of our commitment to continuous improvement and development. “We'll also be working with our com-

munity to develop resilience and preparedness plans for future emergency management, conducting road network sur veillance, and focusing on flood recovery efforts,” he said.

The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft Budget before 12 noon on 1 June 2023 by completing an online feedback form at www.buloke.vic.gov.au, by emailing your response to buloke@buloke.vic.gov .au or by mail to P.O. Box 1, Wycheproof, Victoria, 3527.

The Draft Annual Budget 2023-24 is now available on Council’s website with hard copies available at Council’s Customer Service Centre or by mail by calling 1300 520 520.

Council will hear submissions to the Draft Budget at the Wednesday 14 June 2023 Council Meeting, with the Annual Budget to be adopted after submissions are considered at an additional Council Meeting on Tuesday 27 June 2023.

Further details of these meetings can be found on Council’s website.

Toni Collette as ‘Mafia Mamma’ SHE was the darling in ‘Muriel’s Wedding’ and has made a name for herself as an A-list actor, now Toni Collette stars in this weekend’s Rex movie ‘Mafia Mamma’ as she transforms into a female version of The Godfather’s “Don Vito Corleone”.

The movie follows bland and insecure, Kristin Balbano (Collette), an American marketing executive whose son is leaving for university and her relationship with the misogynistic bosses at her pharmaceutical job are going down the drain.

On top of that, her husband is also having an affair with their child’s former guidance counselor.

When a mysterious woman named Bianca (Monica Bellucci) calls to tell Kristin her grandfather has died and asks her to come to Italy for the funeral she packs her bags and heads off, only to unexpectedly find she has inherited her grandfather’s mafia empire.

Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere (Monica

- Contributed Bellucci), she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.

Filmed in Italy, the movie makes excellent use of the scenery as a stunning backdrop to the action.

While marketed as a comedy, the movie has an MA15+ rating, and features plenty of strong violence and gore, as Collette embraces the empowerment which has previously been denied her at work and at home.

“Mafia Mamma” MA15+ (Strong violence, coarse language and sexual references) 101 mins screens on Saturday 20th May at 8pm, Sunday 21st May at 2pm and Tuesday 23rd May at 8pm.

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 27th April – 10th May 1923

by Heather Pritchard

Dry Spell Broken

COMMUNITY UPDATE Spend and Sip Main Streets of Australia Week Thursday 18 May 10.30am to 2.30pm The first 50 people to spend over $20 in a business on Napier Street or adjoining side streets or over $100 at Weirs IGA to show us their receipt will receive a $5 coffee/drink voucher to spend at a cafe of your choice.

To receive your voucher, show the Economic Development Team your receipt at the St Arnaud Town Hall.

Volunteer Opportunity – St Arnaud Visitor Information Centre

Are you passionate about St Arnaud?

Would you like to join the amazing team at the St Arnaud Visitor Information Centre and help promote our region?

We would love you to join our enthusiastic and friendly team as an ambassador.

No experience necessary!

Volunteering provides a fantastic opportunity to share local knowledge and assist visitors to make their stay enjoyable and fulfilling.

We are looking for people with a passion for the local area that would like to share their passion and knowledge by talking to visitors, sharing stories, and assisting with enquiries.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with us, please contact Julie Gibson, Team Leader Visitor Services on 0408 560 345 or by email at visitor.information@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Wonders of Waste

Subscribe to our free e-newsletter to keep up-to-date with all things waste-related.

The informative quarterly publication is full of waste facts to get you motivated, as well as interesting upcycling ideas, helpful tips, and any information we have regarding council and government rollouts.

To subscribe, please visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/residents/bi ns-recycling-and-waste/wonders-ofwaste-newsletter

Monthly Council Meetings

Are you interested in our monthly council meeting but find it difficult to attend in person? Would you like to submit a public question but remain unsure of the process? Please visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/council/cou ncil-meetings to find out more.

POSITIONS VACANT – Community Care Officer St Arnaud Part Time – 24 hours per week The Community Care Team has an exciting opportunity to work in St Arnaud as a Community Care Officer.

This position is responsible for providing administrative support and positive customer engagement interactions with clients, carers, employees, volunteers and allied health services in the provision of the council’s Community Care service.

Applications close Monday 29 May 2023 For further details and to apply, please download a position description from our careers website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/careers

St Arnaud Flood Study Northern Grampians Shire Council has now completed the St Arnaud Flood Study and we would like to provide you with an update on the findings. The reports list a range of mitigation options and highlight effective methods to reduce flood impact, which will be incorporated into emergency management, planning reforms, and infrastructure improvements, to better manage and control flood events when they occur.

These are listed for further investigation and will require detailed design, consultation, and funding to be implemented. The Summary Report for the study is located on the Northern Grampians Shire Council website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Projects-andConsultation/Ongoing-projects/StArnaud-Flood-Study You can access further information regarding flooding and floodplain management on the North Central Catchment Management Authority website at www.nccma.vic.gov.au/floodplain-advice VICSES also provides useful flood-related information at www.ses.vic.gov.au/planand-stay-safe/emergencies/flood In Section 10 of the St Arnaud Flood Study Summary Report, you will find a list of recommendations created as a result of this work. These recommendations will be taken to a council meeting for consideration in the fourth quarter of this financial year. If the council adopt these recommendations, the measures will be implemented as resources and funding become available.

If you have any further queries regarding this study, please contact Nic Murphy on 03 5358 8700 or email ngshire@ngshire.vic.gov.au

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A dust storm all day Saturday 5th May ended at 7 o’clock when steady rain set in for a few hours bringing 30 points, but only 16 at Teddington. Showers over the next 3 days gave a total of 65 points.

Reservoir water depths prior to the rain – Teddington 6ft 5ins, Goldfields 9ft 1in and Government 4ft 11ins.

Rain so far this year 57 points – January 53, February 4, nothing in March and April.

Hospital Report for April Patients admitted 51, discharged 49, remaining 32, and outpatients 34.

Miss McCleary of Woomelang and Miss Raynes of Traynors Lagoon have been appointed probationer nurses.

Bedding in Ward 5 is in a bad state, with mattresses filled with old straw and beyond repair and the bedsteads have iron lathes and are not fit to nurse patients in.

The special wards off the Queen’s Ward have six low wooden beds used for especially bad cases, making nursing difficult and impossible to make patients comfortable.

With the exception of 8 new mattresses purchased in the past twelve months, others are old material bought for emergency purposes during the influenza epidemic.

Horticultural Show The Christ Church autumn show was held in the Parish Hall and featured a display of dahlias by F Beyer the Borough gardener.

Some of the prizewinners were – Mrs Mowbray decorated table, Mrs Shepherd 9 varieties of cut flowers, Mr H Thureau 6 varieties of roses and champion bloom, Mr C F Lewis six varieties of vegetables and Mrs Edelsten pot plants.

Dances An American tea, which was held at the Winjallock Memorial Hall with a large range of stalls, raised £26.

Some of the competitions winners - Miss Benson nail driving, Miss Alma Cheesman sponge, Mrs W J Lougheed jam tarts and cream puffs and Mr E Fithall jnr and Miss McKinnon waltzing.

Mrs D McNeill, Mr J McDonald and Mr A Raeburn played the music for dancing which started at 11 o’clock.

The Slaty Creek Progressive Association held the first of this seasons dances with music

by F Bolton, R Gunn, P and J Michael. Miss Jolly, who is leaving the district, was presented with a xylonite trinket box in appreciation of her entertaining at various concerts held at the hall.

Wedding Miss Violet Rigby of Dandenong and Mr Rudolph English of Kerang were married at Dandenong.

They will make their home in St. Arnaud where Mr English will be in charge of the local branch of the Victorian Producer’s Co-Operative Co Ltd.

Deaths Mrs Bridget Scarce, relict of John, died on 28th April, age 85 years, leaving two sons Frank and James.

Bridget was born in Ireland, came to Australia age 15 years and was married at Carisbrook in 1870.

They moved to Coonooer Bridge in 1873, then moved to Brunswick in 1888 where John died in 1906 age 78 years and Bridget returned to St. Arnaud.

Bridget was buried with her husband at the St. Arnaud cemetery.

Mr Richard Punshon a native of St. Arnaud and brother of George died in Western Australia.

Mr Kenneth McDonald died at his residence Darkbonee on 3rd May, age 85, leaving a widow Jesse, two sons and five daughters.

Kenneth was born in Scotland and at age 13 went to sea for 15 years, before coming to Australia age 28.

He farmed with his brother in Turrella before moving to Darkbonee and married four years later.

Mrs Catherine Aust, who had resided with the Kemm Brothers of Avon Plains for the past 13 years, died suddenly age 54 years.

She took ill while being driven home by Mr and Mr Albert Hancock and died before the doctor arrived.

She was born in Clunes, married when age 21 and her husband died a year later leaving her with a daughter.

Well-known cordial manufacturer Mr Francis Manallack died at his home in Queen’s Avenue after 18 months illness.

He was born in England and come to Australia with his parents in 1849 travelling for 16 weeks in a sailing ship.

After living in Melbourne Francis and his brother travelled to the gold fields, then made cordial in Dunolly

before settling in St. Arnaud 48 years ago.

He was on the Borough Council from 1890 to 1914 and Mayor in 1905 and 1906.

He was buried with his wife Ellen who died in 1896 age 61 and four sons age 3 days, 5 months, 1 year and 18 years, leaving two sons and three daughters.

Leslie the eldest son of Mr and Mrs L Hoare of St. Arnaud died on 5th May, age 8 years 6 months, Mr William Shaw died on 9th May age 38 years at Heidelberg Military Hospital.

The son of Mr and Mrs F Shaw of Charlton Road, William left on active service in October 1916, was wounded in April 1918 and welcomed home to St. Arnaud in November 1918 before farming at Wycheproof.

Hospital Sunday St. Arnaud Band collected £32-10-3 at Moolerr; Birchip Band collected £35 at Karyrie and £25 at Morton Plains and Donald Band collected £20 at Swanwater West and £43-14-6 at Cope Cope, all for the St. Arnaud Hospital.

Farewells Burrumbite residents gathered at the home of Mr William Batters to farewell Miss Jolly, teacher of the local school for the past 2½ years.

Dancing and cards were indulged in after the presentation to Miss Jolly of a silver teapot and oak butter dish and knife.

Mr and Mrs E Goldsbury who are moving to St. Arnaud, were farewelled at Cope Cope with a short concert and the presentation of a silver tea and coffee service.

In his younger days Mr Goldsbury was an enthusiastic cricketer and footballer and was presented with a gold medal by the Football Club for his many years of assistance.

The couple were also farewelled at the Cope Cope Church where Mr Goldsbury was given a smoker’s outfit and his wife a silver cake dish.

Farm workers available In the next 3 weeks 400 willing and industrious young men will be arriving from Great Britain and seeking work on farms – apply at any Police Station.

Sale As Mr N J A Reed is leaving town he sells a large amount of superior furniture and household goods at his home on corner Queens Ave and Mill St.

Mother’s Day Classic raises funds and awareness THE sixth local St. Arnaud Mother’s Day Classic was held last weekend to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.

A whopping $41.45 million has been raised since 1998 when the Mothers Day Classic first commenced.

Once again the Lord Nelson Park sheep pavilion was the venue of the run or walk for 1, 2, or 4km.

On a beautiful Sunday morning over 50 people were regis-

tered participants with once again many pushing prams.

Raffle Winners 1st prize, donated

by St. Arnaud Betta Home Living.

Maja Weiland, Tessa Polkinghorne, and Milla Polkinghorne.

2nd prize, donated

by Russ Studios Abby Weir (not in attendance) 3rd Prize, donated

by Trendz on Napier Tessa Torney (accepted by Leon Torney.

4th prize, donated

by Greentime Nursery Leo Murray (accepted by Jess Murray.

5th prize, donated

by NewsXpress St Arnaud Marg Batters (she had left prior to the draw)

Above: Brekkie of eggs, bacon and muffins greeted participants of the Mothers Day Classic. (left to right) Rotary members Russell Steel, Luke Hanley, with Mother’s Day Classic volunteers Daniel Greenaway, Amy Greenaway and Sophie Murray.

Prize winners Best dressed adult: Kath Hedger.

Best dressed child: Chad Polkinghorne Best dressed family: Chelsea Gravener, Heath McNally, Maddie McNally, Bonnie McNally, and Molly McNally.

Best dressed pet: Rebecca Arbuckle’s dog Best hair: Jack Waite Best shirt: Kelly Leach

After event food

Above: Amy Greenaway (right) with Kath Hedger.

St. Arnaud Rotary gave up their Sunday morning to prepare a brekkie BBQ with proceeds going towards breast cancer research.

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Above: Some of the registered participants in the St. Arnaud Mother’s Day Classic exiting the Lord Nelson sheep pavilion.

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Charlton 100 Years Ago : 12th to 16th May 1923 Obituary

sessed of a very retentive memor y: and during his 56 years in Charlton, had gathered up a fund of reminiscences that would have filled several volumes.

One of the oldest identities of the Charlton district passed to his long home on 8th May, when John Sinclair died after a short illness at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Margaret McConnell (St Clair private hospital).

The deceased was a native of Melbourne, born in 1844; his parents having arrived in this countr y from Galway, Ireland, in 1839.

He came to Charlton when 15 years of age, working on Moffatt’s station, Glenloth, also at Armstrong’s with the teams carting wool.

He married in 1864, and remained in Charlton till 1873, when he took up land at Glenalbyn.

Not successful there he came back to Charlton in 1878.

He moved to Balranald in 1883 and finally to Moulamein.

When his wife died in 1911 he came back to Charlton which he always called home.

He was a man pos-

Brass Band A fair representative Charlton met for the annual general meeting of that very useful, ornamental and popular body the Brass Band.

The band during the past year financially had held its own whilst from a musical standpoint, it had more than done so.

The band had succeeded at its last musical test at Boort by pulling off the principal prize there with eleven men against full band competitors from neighboring towns.

Mr C. E. Williams said the All Star Comedy Co. was responsible for the whole of the money collected on behalf of the band rotunda and before this winter is over will have enough money to pay for the cost of erection of the rotunda.

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by Charlton Golden Grains Museum Office bearers elected: President – Mr James Spain; Vice-presidents – Mr J. Gain and Mr G. A. Babidge; Secretary – Mr A. R. Jenkins; Treasurer – Mr C. E. Williams; Committee – Messrs Cyril Dew, George Hudgson, Alfred Sleeman, J. M. Smith, George W. Kirk, J. Fanning and Michael Fox.

Ambulance Dr Wilson, medical officer of the shire, brought under notice of the councillors last Monday particulars of the working of country ambulance ser vice under the terms of the Edward Wilson bequest, the trustees of which are desirous of placing fully equipped ambulance waggons in country districts for the conveyance of sick or injured people to places of treatment promptly and safely. It was pointed out that the cost of maintenance would have to be borne by a local committee.

The matter was sympathetically received and consideration postponed in order to allow councillors an opportunity of studying the conditions of instalment.

Bank manager returns from holidays Mr J. E. Morris, manager of the local branch of the Bank of Australasia has returned to Charlton after a three months’ holiday spent in Gippsland; looking glad to meet his many old friends and rejuvenated by the ozone of Wilson’s Promontory and the exhilarating sea breeze and vast health-giving areas of the tall forest gums.

Hare Drive A very successful hare drive, in which about 40 residents of Wycheproof and Dumosa assisted half a dozen Charlton enthusiasts, was held, when fourteen of the biggest pussies yet acquired by the Coursing Club were brought back for liberation in our local plumpton.

Their fine condition occasioned much surprise amongst the Charlton visitors, and was attributed to the favorable conditions under which they live amid the water channels.

Many of them, resenting capture, were strong enough to get

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Above: The 1922 All Star Comedy Co: Back row (left to right) Ted Dabron, Ike Richards, Charlie Carrick. Front row: Mabel James, Eileen Dillon, Violet Wood away; and gave an exhibition of what our dogs will have to contend with when next slipped from the leash.

Farewell to Cr Hindson An event of the first social magnitude happened at Buckrabanyule when Cr Wm Hindson,

President of the Council of the Shire of Charlton, was tendered a farewell banquet at the local hall. Cr Williams occupied the chair and said he had known Mr Hindson for 20 years.

He found him to be one of the finest of men.

Cr Hindson had

proved himself a good man to Buckrabanyule and the district generally and along with Mrs Hindson had taken part in every movement for the public welfare.

Mr I. J. Weaver, M.L.A., on behalf of the residents of Buckrabanyule and district presented Cr Hindson with a hand-

somely illuminated address in book form, and Mrs Hindson with a beautiful jardiniere.

Mr F. Donaldson of Woosang presented, on behalf of the guests, appropriate keepsakes to Mr Eddie Hindson and Miss Rita Hindson.

(Information from East Charlton Tribune)

BCG offers science students connection with farmers WITH a passion for fo o d s e c u r i t y, sustainability and the desire to apply science practically, fourth year student at The University of Melbourne, Annie Yu has fitted seamlessly within the Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) team.

“Ag is so broad,” Ms Annie Yu explains.

“My first work experience placement was a study I completed in Indonesia with an NGO to learn more about food security.

“Being in the rice fields, talking with farmers, it cemented for me that I want to be working on the ground, with those who grow our food.”

This experience is what led Annie to BCG. “I realised I didn’t want to be working separately from farmers so BCG was a natural choice for my second placement.

“Being farmer driven, I’m immersing myself in work at BCG that is meaningful to farmers.

“I’m interacting with them regularly while out in the field sowing trials and undertaking assessments.”

Ms Yu is being hosted by BCG founding members Ian and Anne

Above BCG’s Brooke Bennett (left) and Domenic Bertazzo with Birchip P-12 School work experience student Clarice Bennett.

McClelland which has enabled her to gain a holistic understanding of how science is applied on-farm.

“Having grown up in Melbourne with no ties to agriculture in my family, I really value this time, working at the grass roots level, developing a connection to the research and the bigger picture,” Ms Yu said.

Birchip P-12 School students BCG is also hosting two Birchip P-12 School students, year 11 agricultural student Clarice Bennett and Year 10 agriculture student Torey Atkinson.

The students have been working alongside Ms Yu, Senior Manager of Research Dr Yolanda Plowman and Operations Manager Genevieve Clarke weighing and packing

seed for trials and undertaking emergence assessments for safflower and canola times of sowing.

Students will also see how BCG trials are sown and learn the importance of research such as BCG’s long and short coleoptile work at Kinnabulla.

Dr Yolanda Plowman said BCG values its role in providing agricultural work experience for both secondary and university students.

“We feel privileged that so many students choose to do their work experience at BCG. “We value the importance of this role in not only providing positive, hands-on experiences but also promoting the opportunities available in the agriculture industry and the impact the industry has on the broader community.”

“Genevieve has been

generously giving her time and sharing her expertise, ensuring the students gain a wellrounded picture of working in agriculture.

“Thanks to Genevieve and all staff for supporting the students.”

Birchip P-12 Assistant Principal and VCE Coordinator Russell Christie said through work experience students obtain exposure to workplaces, enhance employability skills and are made aware of a wide array of career choices.

“Students obtain confidence in themselves and realise the importance of studying hard at school to increase post-school options.

“Birchip P-12 School thanks BCG and all our employers for providing opportunity to our students.”

BCG Buloke Farm Tours launching this August

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DID you know - if you poured all the grain—canola, lentils, hay and silage—produced each year in the Buloke Shire into the MCG it would overflow?

The BCG Buloke Farm Tours, launching this August, are a new initiative to showcase the produce, passion and dedication of farming communities in the Buloke Shire.

The tours will put consumers in direct contact with farmers in the region who not only produce large volumes of grain to feed the world but also manage several intensive livestock industries and are at the forefront of driving innovative, grass roots research and extension.

BCG’s project lead Louisa Ferrier said the tours, supported by funding from the Buloke Shire Council and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industries and Regions through the Business Tourism Innovation Grant pro-

gram are for all members of the public.

“The tours are for anyone keen to step through the farm gate, sit down with a Mallee farmer and learn more about what it takes to produce food and fibre.

“The COVID pandemic and increased cost of living has deterred Australians from travelling overseas.

“The result has been a tourism boom in regions such as the Mallee and Wimmera where an entirely new audience including grey nomads, young metrobased adults and young active families are looking to explore rural Victoria on the Silo Art Trail, in search of an authentic country experience,” Ms Ferrier explained.

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LISTINGS WANTED Above: BCG Buloke Farm Tours, launching this August, is a new initiative to showcase the produce, passion and dedication of farming communities in the Buloke Shire. their kind in the region, the tours will commence in August and continue until the end of October when crops are growing, the tours will support local business while offering a unique opportunity for

— By Glendon Hancock

CURRENCY movements have had a dramatic effect on the Australian wool market this week.

The Australian dollar rose by 0.89 cents against the US dollar since the close of the previous series, as the majority of Australian wool is traded in US dollars, this significant rise meant that in real terms buyer purchases became more expensive.

Despite this, the market in the Eastern centres opened solidly, particularly FNF types (fleece wool carrying less than 1.0% vm).

However, as the sale progressed the market eased.

By the end of the day the Individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for Merino fleece in Sydney and Melbourne had fallen by between 1 and 30 cents, the only exceptions were the 17.0 and 18.0 micron MPGs in Sydney, which remained unchanged.

The soft finish in the East impacted the West (selling last) and the losses in Fremantle were felt from the outset.

The market opened weakly and then continued to deteriorate, the Western M P G s d r o p p e d by between 41 and 59 cents, the Western Indicator fell by 40 cents for the day.

The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) dropped by 8 cents, finishing the day at 1,302 cents.

Interestingly, due to the rise in the Australian dollar, when viewed in USD terms the EMI rose.

The EMI added 10 US cents for the day.

The second day the market retracted further.

The MPGs across the three centres fell by a further 11 to 44 cents, the EMI dropped another 18

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cents, closing the week at 1,284 cents.

Due to a slight reduction in the AUD the EMI also fell in USD terms, this time by 18 cents.

Many sellers were reluctant to accept the prices on offer, pushing the passed in rates up across the country.

By the end of the series 24.8% of wool failed to reach seller reserve, this was on top of the 5.7% withdrawn prior to sale.

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participants to obtain a real sense of Buloke farming, communities and the meticulous care in which Mallee food is produced.

Mallee farmers will host tours on their farm, providing an overview of crops and livestock sys tems, end uses of different crops, the scale of operations, sustainability (environmental, profit, people), machinery and technology on the farms, grain storage systems and the cost of production.

“Our farmer hosts are also heavily involved in community activities and groups, are committed to sustainable land management practices.

“They have overseen the farm management transition where some of their children and grandchildren are now living and working on the farm,” It is envisaged that by fostering a grass roots understanding of farming, the tours will also provide a cohesive link with other initiatives in the region such as the Silo Art Trail.

The tour The three-hour tour will take participants to a farming property to meet a Mallee farmer and see local farming systems in action.

It will conclude with a Paddock to Plate lunch. Using locally produced products, participants will enjoy a meal based on a menu that has been developed by renown restaurateur, and BCG Board mem-

ber, Stefano de Pieri.

“With wide open spaces, diverse landscapes and resilient, vibrant communities, visitors will leave with a sense of the uniqueness of the region, life as a Mallee farmer and the desire to linger longer,” Ms Ferrier concluded.

Participants will receive a calendar of operations summarising typical activities conducted over a 12month period.

During general conversation BCG tour guides will share their local knowledge about other points of interest in the Buloke Shire.

For more information visit bcg.org.au or call BCG on (03) 5492 2787. Bookings will open soon.

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This National Volunteer Week ‘Give us a Hand’ CFA is calling on all Victorians to ‘Give us a Hand’ and consider joining their local CFA brigade.

The message is simple and clear – At CFA you can be part of something special.

CFA is present in towns and cities right across Victoria and our volunteers are the backbone of Victoria’s emergency response network.

Our volunteers support their communities, day and night, responding to a range of emergencies including fire, flood and other natural disasters, with more than 52,000 volunteers delivering prevention, preparedness, response and recovery activities across the state every single day.

As a critical volunteer workforce within Victoria, CFA are look-

ing for people who are committed to serving their communities, in whatever way they can.

CFA will find a role that suits you, whether you want to take on a role as an operational firefighter or in an important support or community education position.

As an organisation, we thank all CFA volunteers who give up their personal time to protect the lives and properties of millions of Victorians right across the state.

Coming from a wide range of backgrounds, our volunteers have diverse skills and backgrounds.

From nurses, farmers, teachers, bookkeepers, postal workers,

Above: St. Arnaud CFA and St. Arnaud Group members at the mock training exercise at the St. Arnaud airport. lawyers and local business owners or those with trades qualifications, CFA members are part of your community.

You will know many of the members as your neighbours, friends or colleagues.

As an organisation,

CFA is seeking more people like them, and like you.

Whether you have little spare time, are new to your area, or just want to be part of a group made up of likeminded people, CFA brigades have flexible

Above: St. Arnaud CFA and St. Arnaud Group was out and about on Sunday morning doing a mock training exercise at the St. Arnaud Airport on how to cope with an emergency aircraft landing on fire.

volunteering arrangements and roles for you to explore. Brigades are looking for people from all backgrounds who have the capacity to take up roles as daytime responders and are particularly interested in hearing from young people who want to make a difference within their local area.

For firefighters, most training and meetings are conducted on weeknights or weekends, and the time you volunteer is flexible and based on your personal availability, together with brigade and community needs.

Not all volunteer roles are on the front line with a range of roles available that involve building local relationships, engagement and education activities, fundraising, events, brigade publicity, administration, logisti-

cal and financial support, health and safety, training, junior program leaders, and more.

The camaraderie formed between brigades as you fulfill a vital role in your region is just one of many benefits you gain from being a volunteer.

Members of ten reflect on the inclusive and welcoming environment of their brigade, and how joining has given them purpose and meaning.

Many are now lifelong friends and embrace the opportunity to bounce ideas off others who think differently to you.

At CFA, firefighting is more than just holding a hose.

You could be a frontline firefighter one day or promoting community safety or loading aircraft bombers on

another.

CFA is passionate about investing in our juniors, and with over 1,000 of our young stars across Victoria, they look forward to welcoming and nurturing future firefighters who join at the age of 16 and watching them grow into their senior ranks.

Being a CFA volunteer is rewarding, a great way to connect with people and learn from new experiences – members make a real difference in their communities.

The CFA is excited for you to become part of it.

To ‘Give Us a Hand’, express your interest on the CFA website.

Once you’ve submitted your expression of interest form online, your local brigade will contact you regarding the next steps.

Thanking our SES volunteers this WOW Day TODAY, Wednesday 17th May is Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW), a national day of thanks dedicated to State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers across the country.

Held annually during National Volunteer Week, WOW Day encourages the public to thank and acknowledge SES volunteers, for the invaluable contribution and commitment they make to local communities.

October 2022, saw VICSES volunteers respond to 13,700 Requests for Assistance, in a single month as major flooding impacted the state.

This was VICSES’ busiest calendar month on record.

With a major and prolonged emergency event, with some of the worst floods in Victoria’s histor y affecting northern parts of the state.

As part of our statewide response, approximately 372 emergency warnings were issued and more

than 900 flood rescues conducted by VICSES crews.

VICSES CEO, Stephen Griffin said he continues to admire the remarkable and relentless efforts of VICSES volunteers and thank them for their time and dedication, many of whom go over and beyond and it is truly inspiring.

“In the face of adversity, our people are capable of extraordinary things. Whether it’s a one in one-hundred year flood event, or deployment to another part of the country to help local communities, VICSES volunteers are here for our communities.”

“Wear Orange Wednesday is an opportunity for the public to say thank you, to all the volunteers who sacrifice their time away from their family,

friends and loved ones, to help the community rain, hail or shine.”

In the last 12 months, VICSES volunteers have responded to over 35,000 requests for assistance – generously donating their time in support of their communities. In the Grampians region, VICSES volunteers received over 2,000 Requests for Assistance in the same period.

The past three years have been three of the busiest year’s in VICSES history following three consecutive La Nina’s brining a number of severe storms and major flooding.

Whilst SES volunteers are well known for their response during flood and storm emergencies, VICSES volunteers also respond to an average

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Above: St. Arnaud SES members (left to right) Matt Decker, John Kell, Fred Kell, Lorraine Kell, Shane Birthisel and Gary Brown. of between 900 -1000 ‘Assist Police’ jobs every year.

This includes assistance at searches for missing people, searches for evidence at crime scenes as well as scene preservation and assistance with lighting towers and marquees.

In addition, VICSES volunteers respond to on average just over 1,300 road crash res-

cues each year and are highly trained to meet national standards and participate in regular capability assessments to ensure they continue to meet these standards.

Thank you to all of our volunteers, who are new mums, students, retirees, and everyone in between. They are the community they serve.

To help celebrate

WOW Day 2023 and to thank our volunteers for all of their hard work, Victorian landmarks will be ‘flooded’ in orange, including metro locations like the Melbourne Town Hall; AAMI Park; and the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre.

To see what landmarks are lighting up in your area, visit, www.ses.vic.gov.au/ne ws-and-media/cam-

paigns/wear-orangewednesday The public can share a message of thanks to SES volunteers this WOW Day by posting on Facebook or Twitter and use the hashtag #ThankYouSES. If you want to be a part of the action, learn new skills and serve your community, visit ses.vic.gov.au/volunteer.

St. Arnaud 60 Years Ago : May 1963

by Heather Pritchard

be met by her partner.

They were trained by Mrs W Youngson, Mr Ron McNally and Mr Athol Amos.

The debutantes and their partners were Joy Halfhide – Barry Young.

Gloria Medlyn – Rob Youngson.

Gay Medlyn – Graeme Medlyn.

Beverly Goldsbury – Leigh Amos.

Jennifer Rice – Lawrence Wright.

Debutante Ball There were 22 debs including 3 sets of twins.

The stage depicted a garden with a lake, on which floated a magnificent white swan.

Each deb floated across the stage in the swan before being assisted out by the pageboy and descended the stairs to

Jennifer Martin – Neville Worthington.

Jill Rotherham – Geoff Bedggood.

Janice Batters – Bill Knights.

Joy McKinnon – John McGee. Nola Wright – Lawrence Cole.

Faye Collins – Doug McLennan.

Jan McNally – Keith Schulz.

Diana Peacock – John Pennington.

Pam Rodwell – John Cheesman.

Val Rodwell – Robert O’Donnell.

Ann Finnigan – John Finnigan.

Ruth Finnigan – Peter Finnigan.

Olive Goldsbury – Keith Goldsbury.

Jenny Medlyn – Graeme McLennan Patrica Teasdale – Maurice Lynch.

Rhonda Brain – Barry Griffith.

Carol Peters – Ken Currie.

Flower girls Michelle Perry and Diane Hamilton.

Page boy Greg McNally.

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DEATH McRAE (Webb) - Evelyn ‘Joan’ passed away peacefully on 11th May 2023 in St Arnaud aged 94 yrs.

Loved mother Corinne and Michael; Wendy McPherson; Glenys and Terry Caine; Ross and Lisa McPherson; and Andrew McPherson.

Loving MumMum of 5 Grandchildren and 7 great Grandchildren.

RE UNITED WITH HER BELOVED ALLAN

McPHEE (McKinnon) - Wilma Ann (Mrs. Chalkie) passed away peacefully at Kara Crt, St Arnaud on May 9th 2023, aged 85 yrs. Loving wife to John (dec) and loved mother to Terry, Wendy, Colleen and Helen, wonderful mother-inlaw to Leanne, David, Steve (dec) and Ian. Adored Nanna Mac of 10 grandchildren and Great Nanna Mac to 15 great grandchildren.

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Undertaking work experience on the other side of the state

by Luke Hannigan

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North Central News was host to a work experience student from Forster Secondary College last week.

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“SHE is the biggest inspiration I’ve ever had and I’ll never forget Carron.”

“North Central News,” Peter began.

“Hello, my name is Luke and I am from Foster Secondary College.

“Can I do work experience at your… newspaper next week?”

I asked.

“You can!” Peter answered excitedly, “If you turn up around nine, just casual clothes – nothing fancy.”

“Hello Peter, this is Louisa, I’m here too, we spoke on the phone yesterday.

“We’ll send through some paperwork tomorrow for you to sign – just insurance stuff,” Louisa explained.

“Yeah, ok,” Peter reacted.

“Thanks Peter,” Louisa uttered.

“Thank you,” I mimicked.

“That was the easiest work experience call I’ve had in a long time!” Louisa exclaimed.

“Yep,” I concurred.

It was like it was supposed to fit by predestination.

Who am I? I’m Luke Hannigan and I live in South Gippsland.

You might be wondering, “why on Earth would you want to do work experience on the other side of the state?”

Something different – can’t just be a boring old beancounter.

“What do I do after school?”

I don’t do football, netball, basketball or any sport. To the average person, I am probably the most mundane, dull person ever.

But you… you’re still reading this – you want something more – to dig deeper, to sink into the quagmire of the salt pan.

Well, it may seem boring but I am enveloped in the realms

of academia, namely English, IT and Maths.

It may come as a shock that someone can like Maths – let alone both Maths and English.

Well, I’m not the average person.

I have often been teased for being unique.

Most people do just conform to the predefined, tacit maxims and norms of society.

I think such norms are arbitrary – why should we all walk the same path?

No two people are the same – not even identical twins.

So why should we all act the same?

Why should we hide who we are?

You may have noticed I have not mentioned my family or their professions.

I live on a dairy farm in Yanakie and we have around 380 cows.

I am the oldest and I have four sisters and one brother.

But I didn’t mention this as they are not really relevant to me or this story.

In my first few years of primary school, I was VERY shy – I didn’t know anyone and they all acted like they were dumb.

I saw teachers as superiors and sources of great wisdom, they were something to aspire towards; masters.

By the time I was in sixth grade I was doing secondary school Maths with basic algebra and Maths was my favourite subject.

Strangely, no one ridiculed me for that in primary school.

When I started year seven in secondary school, there were many more people and strangely I formed all new friends.

My Maths teacher was the same teacher I had for sixth grade.

She taught us Maths that was very elementary and not very entertaining like I desired.

Above: Luke Hannigan, on work experience from Forster Secondary School is South Gippsland.

My English teacher was very intelligent and experienced.

He expected us to do homework and tried his best to teach – something not many teachers do.

Then we went into lockdown because of COVID-19.

In lockdown I was very productive; I would finish the whole week’s work in one day, and the only class with extension work on offer was English.

I decided to write short stories in my spare time and got an A+ for my efforts in a later assignment where we had to write one.

The next year I had a new English teacher but she was widely disliked for her alleged short fuse.

I however thought her views were reasonable and just.

She instilled a unique passion in me unlike any other teacher.

Then she left to live with her parents in Melbourne as COVID19 isolation made it difficult to travel up and down.

I was very upset when I found out she had left.

The next year was quite mundane for the first semester.

In the second semester, I chose to do DigiTech as an elective and I met Carron.

Carron is my favourite teacher.

She teaches Maths and IT at my school (but is qualified to teach three other classes on top of this).

She knows literally everything and she is very methodical in her pedagogy.

She has a considerable background working for Shell for roughly 25 years which she frequently draws ‘scintillating tales’ from.

She is fun and laughs but still maintains productivity in her classes.

We also have the same favourite band and food and a surprising amount in common.

I read books every day and I have challenged myself to read 75 books this year.

That’s why I’m interested in journalism as it is literature in a real life scenario.

By doing work experience here, I can either cross it off my list of possible careers or perhaps promote it.

I am still undecided on what I want to be when I grow up but I have a wide variety of interests and I might investigate something in Data Science.

One day in year nine (I’m currently in year ten, for reference), Carron asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up and I said I wanted to be a teacher; “monkey see, monkey do.”

She was a bit nonplussed by this.

She said she didn’t look up to her high school teachers but instead her university lecturers.

In saying that, she was however very careful not to intrude.

She recounted two anecdotes: One was of a foreign lecturer (I think he was Russian).

He knew few English words and phrases – chiefly “put in such of a.”

The other one was told very fondly.

This lecturer was ‘ambidextrous and on the Autism spectrum’ and he would write over the top of his own writing on the revolving whiteboards.

Carron recollected coming to him with a question about a

Maths book.

I think she was oversimplifying but she said she couldn’t see the link between the steps in the book.

He said to Carron she knew the answer and she said “if I did, I wouldn’t be here.”

She came back later gleefully saying she had figured it out.

She recalled in hilarity him writing with both hands and a salad roll in his mouth.

That was what she wrote her thesis on.

I used to only appreciate things that happened in the past but now I also look forward to things and enjoy the present.

Currently, I have Carron for Year 11 Applied Computing and Specialist Maths.

Applied Computing is the best class ever.

I spent two weeks eagerly waiting for the commencement of the class.

All of my friends are in year eleven save one and they’re all in the class.

I am constantly learning new things and extending myself and perhaps being top of the class?

Despite not cherishing her high school memories, Carron recommended to me ‘The Glass Bead Game’ by Hermann Hesse (which I am currently reading) which was recommended to her by a high school mathematics teacher.

In forty years of Carron ‘foisting it on’ only one person has gotten through it.

I am having the time of my life.

Editor: We hope you enjoyed your week with the North Central News team, Luke. We certainly enjoyed having you. Good luck for the rest of your life, we are sure you will go far.

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY MAY 17th 2023 - Page 17

Rogan paints the oval red, white and blue ROGAN Hando now has another job, painting the St. Arnaud Saints Football club logo on the oval surface when the Saints are playing at home during the footy season.

Thankfully, not every home game calls for a complete redesign of the logo as there is a faint outline left from the game prior.

Left: Friday evening Rogan prepares to dilute the field marking paint ready to applied it (pictured right).

Left: The finished result taken from the top of the Lord Nelson Park complex.

Sixty years later strong bonds prevail A group of women who attended both the St. Arnaud Primary School and the Secondary School, or High School as it was then, have been gathering for a ‘chat’ now since 1999, even though it has been 60 years since they were at school together.

Bought together when a couple of the ladies were chating one day and decided to ‘rekindle’ their friendships.

Now, every year since, the group that rotates for an organizer, gathers for a couple of days to meet somewhere.

This year the group gathered in Warragul, and although four of them did not make the trip from Melbourne, all the others enjoyed their time together.

Above: (left to right) Kerry (Adams) Haywood, Ann (Austerberry) Batters, Carol (Peters) Bryant, Norma (Chiswell) Doueal, Beth (Johnson) White, Lorelle Esmore, Sandra (Kell) Harris, Jan (Chiswell) Hutton.

Missing were: Karen (Lovel) Goode, Vareena (Dalton) Wearne, Ann (Summerfield) Reading.

Primary School House Cross Country Webster gives her take on the Federal Budget ON Friday 28th April, - Contributed

St. Arnaud Primary School held their annual House Cross Country.

The day consisted of three different age group races; seniors running the 3km, intermediates 2km and juniors 1km.

Students showed great resilience and participated with enthusiasm.

The race for the winning house was close with Yellow House first (851 points), second to Red House (766 points) and third to Blue House (719 points).

It was a fantastic way to begin the term and we thank all the parents and supporters who came to cheer on the students.

Eleven students progressed to Black Ranges Cross Country held on Thursday 4th May at Lord Nelson Park.

Congratulations to these students.

THE Albanese Government’s Budget hurts Australian families with a new $153m food tax over three years, right in the middle of a cost-ofliving crisis says Federal Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster, who labelled the new tax on Australian farmers as disgraceful, lumping farmers with around two thirds of the bill for biosecurity risks imposed by foreign importers.

Above: Age group champions (left to right) Back row: Duncan Kirk, Eliza Scarce, Dahla Promma, Lewis Lowe.

Middle row: Kayne Williams, Gio Clyde Sierra, Logen Cross, Kate McCrohan.

Front row: Chad Polkinghorne, Maxwell Niblett, Lilyana Stewart, Jessica McCrohan, Elyza Mernik (absent Neveah).

Right: Top row (left to right) Duncan Kirk, Eliza Scarce, Alex Medlyn, Noah Hando, Lewis Lowe. Middle row: Ned Ezard, Charlie Baldwin, Kate McCrohan Front row: Sam Greenaway, Lilyana Stewart (absent Finn Evans).

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“It is absurd for Australian farmers to pay for the recklessness of competitors and importers,” Dr Webster said.

"This is one of two hits on farmers and families alike, because those costs will be passed on down the line to mums' and dads' hip pockets through even higher food prices at the checkout, at a time when families are struggling to put food on the table.”

The Federal government is increasing the road user charge on truckies by 18 per cent over three years, another cost that will hit the family budget.

“If a trucking company has to pay more, they will recover it elsewhere in the supply chain, from farmers or shoppers,” Dr Webster said.

“Consumers need to understand that every

product they buy at the supermarket is brought on a truck, or maybe more than one, so their purchases will cost more.”

Dr Webster says that Labor’s failure to address regional issues in Tuesday night’s budget was in full display, with no plans for further funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, and the end of the Stronger Communities Program.

“These two cuts add to the pain from Labor rebranding and reduction of Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) grant funding and the axing of Community Development Grants.

Labor is ripping vital local funding out of community hands, particularly the Stronger Communities Program which was an open grant process that allowed local groups to

apply for funding on merit,” Dr Webster said.

“Smaller projects like playgrounds or repairing sporting facilities will fall by the wayside,” Dr Webster said.

"Yet again Labor prioritises the big ticket items, the big ribbon cutting opportunities, not the vast number of smaller community funding needs.”

Labor is also putting a razor gang through the $120 billion infrastructure pipeline, putting all regional programs in doubt.

“The Albanese government is ripping away the tools we need to produce more and efficiently deliver the goods on your table,” Dr Webster said.

Dr Webster said Labor’s child care policy does not create one new place in regional Childcare Deserts such as Charlton.

Diversity Dash - Contributed

ON the last day of term St. Arnaud Primary School and St. Arnaud Secondary College held a joint Diversity Dash.

The focus of the Diversity Dash is to celebrate diversity amongst the school community and integrate key messages around cultural diversity, disability, gender equality, Koorie and LGBTIQ inclusion and the engagement of all students no matter their background, gender or ability.

Students were divided into groups where they completed a range of activities on a course around the Primary School grounds.

Whilst completing the course students were sprayed with colour by school staff, parents and community members.

Charlton vs Nullawil netball No 14 & Under B 14 & Under A Charlton 5 def by Nullawil 35 REX Cinema Best: Anika Holmes-Brown, FHN Ladies Auxiliary Coaches: Stella Nicolson, Bendigo Bank & Signwise Solutions Encouragement: Amali Fitzpatrick 17 & Under A Charlton 19 def by Nullawil 41 Perry Contractors Best: Annie Olive, REX Cinema Coaches: Isabel Soulsby, FNH L adies Auxiliar y Encouragement: Elise Fitzpatrick C Grade Charlton 10 def by Nullawil 78 Roberts Contracting & Heenan’s Newsagency Best: Alinta Marshall, Stacey’s Dental & House to Home Coaches: Maggie Riley B Grade Charlton 30 def by Nullawil 46 S&D Consulting & Loveland Electrical Best: Lucinda HolmesBrown, East Charlton Hotel & Teejet Coaches: Lily Campbell A Grade Charlton 34 def by Nullawil 39 Walsh Motors & JS Plumbing Best: Anna Meade Teys Charlton Feedlot & Charlton IGA Coaches: Claudia Lee Special Comments: The work by the circle defenders Megan and Isabel, showed great effort for their first week together.

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St. Arnaud Angling Club fished at Cohuna

BRINGING in round five, we had a big day ahead of us at the pond welcoming back past players, a premiership reunion and our neighbours Avoca in what turned out to be a big show.

- Contributed

ON the 6th and 7th of May 2023, eleven anglers f ished in Cohuna.

Anglers camped at Tree Tops in Cohuna.

Riley Burke was the only lucky angler to catch a fish to weigh in.

Riley caught a 61.3cm, 57cm and 55cm Cod. Riley won Men’s Biggest Fish.

Joyce Wild caught the biggest carp in the Carp Comp, making her the the winner of that.

Above: Riley Burke holding his biggest Cod (61.3cm).

North Central Netball results round 5 14 & Under A Nullawil 35, d. Charlton 5 Birchip Watchem 17 lost to Donald 27 Boort 26 d. Wedderburn 4 St. Arnaud 34 d. Wyche-Narraport 14 14 & Under B Birchip Watchem 18 d. Donald 17 Boort 12 lost to Wedderburn 16 17 & Under A Nullawil 41 d. Charlton 19 St. Arnaud 14 lost to Wyche-Narraport 35 Boort 65 d. Wedderburn 2 Birchip-Watchem 41 d. Donald 22 A Grade Nullawil 39 d. Charlton 34 St. Arnaud 25 lost to Wyche-Narraport 51 Boort 50 do Wedderburn 40 Birchip-Watchem 51` d. Donald 49 B Grade Nullawil 4;6 d. Charlton 30 St. Arnaud 48 d. Wycheproof Narraport 45 Boort 58 d. Wedderburn 49 Birchip-Watchem 33 lost to Donald 48 C Grade Nullawil 78 d. Charlton 10 St. Arnaud 29 lost to Wyche-Narraport 42 Boort 42 d. Wedderburn 16 Birchip-Watchem 31 d. Donald 28

Ladies golf at St. Arnaud ONLY a small number of ladies again participated in a Stableford round on Wednesday.

Playing only 9 holes winner for the day was Chris Batters. Nearest the pins 6th Chris Batters, 8th Marg McRae. Pennant was played at Wycheproof on Monday with St. Arnaud losing to Wyche 1½ to 3½ and to Sea Lake 2 to 3

St. Arnaud Golf matches played in beautiful weather IN beautiful autumn conditions 22 golfers played - Contributed over the weekend.

On Saturday we welcomed our second new member in two weeks.

Trevor Stewart claimed victory with 36 points from Ernie Scilini and Bill Rodger on 35.

Nearest the pins were Bill Rodger on the 6th, Lindsay Baldock on the 8th, Trevor Baldock on the 10th and Trevor Stewart on the 18th.

Two matches were played on Saturday with Trevor Stewart defeating Trevor Baldock in the singles and David Lanyon and Scott Wright defeating Bill Rodger and Colin Reyne in the 4 ball.

On Sunday Tubby Drendel hung on to defeat Craig Burn on the 20th.

Will Jackson and Sam Male were too strong for Jimmy Coloe and Daniel Needs.

John Nevill and Tony Coloe had far too many years of experience for Jake Male and Harley Durward in the 4 ball matches.

Next week is the football bye with predicted perfect weather we hope to see a big turnout.

11 & Under The 11 & Under girls had a strong focus to play as a team and have a go at each position.

As coaches we are aware of our players strengths and abilities and want them to achieve success.

The Avoca game was a challenge but we came back with the win in the last 2 minutes.

Evie Ross worked her magic as GA while Lilah Ross was turning the ball over in GK. Emmie Graco definitely kept her opponent on her toes with her constant movement.

Natte won 15 to 13.

13 & Under The 13 & Under team won against Avoca 37 to 26.

The Reformed Pilates voucher went to Eve Mortlock and the canteen award went to Ruby Martin who both moved and shot exceptionally well in goals together.

15 & Under The 15 & Under girls had a great start to their game with a strong first quarter, all players contributed to the win, winning 37 to 18.

BMPT award went to goaling duo of Stella Palmer and Chelsea Ross whilst Olivia McClelland also got an award in defence.

17 & Under The 17 & Unders match against Avoca was a hard hit out, it saw

Bealiba Hall Indoor Carpet Bowls THIS week was a small gathering but as usual a fun night.

Bowling was tight although the scores didn’t always reflect that.

Congratulations to the winning team of Heather Cooper, Lyle

Streeter and Malcolm Campbell defeating the team of Chris Evans, David Price and Gary McClelland 3 games to 0.

Gary produced the shot of the night getting a wick from one bowl over to another then a wick off that to

- Contributed rest on the kitty.

Heather made bowling life difficult with her ability to remove any bowl that the opposition placed near kitty.

Players are reminded that next week is supper night.

- Contributed a close score all game but unfortunately we went down 21 to 27.

Awards went to Ellie Martin for her leadership and hard work during the game, and Sydney Williams for her strong leads in WA and defensive pressure when we put her back into GD. C Grade The C Grade girls came up against the 2022 premiership team which meant for a hard game ahead of us.

All of the girls played their roles exceptionally well but unfortunately we went down 52 to 21.

Awards went to Kylie Mortlock and Sam Porter.

B Grade The B Grade girls came up against a strong Avoca team who proved to be too good despite a great comeback from the Natte girls, going down 36 to 41.

The team displayed their versatility and will be out for revenge next time round.

Awards went to Chantelle Mills and Demi Cossar.

A Grade A high quality and tough match for the A Grade girls who were trailing for most of the match.

The girls never gave up and showed their determination to run over Avoca in the last quarter winning 51 to 45.

A fantastic team effort.

Awards went to Chloe Ross and Maddie Farrell.

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State CFA Championships Maroopna 2023 CFA’s state fire brigades championships were once again held at Maroopna over the weekend of 26th and 27th March for what’s meant to be the second last time, the proposal for the next venue is Portarlington but that facility is unavailable until 2025 leaving Maroopna as the place to be for another year.

Team numbers are still suffering post covid across the board with quite a few brigades not running since the shutdowns, both the urban and rural events have lost numbers across the state and disappointingly its hard to see things improving going forward.

Beazley’s Bridge is the only brigade from district 16 still competing and as such is doing a mighty job, bucking the state trend Beazley’s fielded 3 senior and 5 junior teams, a mighty effort for a tin shed brigade!

This year’s senior rural championships hosted the inaugural women’s aggregate

which has been brought about to recognise the best women’s team competing on the day, Beazley’s Bridge ladies proudly won this first trophy from Strathmerton coming in second.

Senior aggregate winners were Hurstbridge division 1, Sedgewick division 2 and Dunolly division 3 The junior championships held on the second day was won by Napoleons Enfield in both age groups, in the under 13’s Ascot was second and Beazley’s third and with the under 15’s Beazley’s placed second with Spinghurst third.

The under 15 team of Ben Greenaway,

Above: Beazley’s Bridge Junior team at Maroopna. Back row:( L-R) Sami Weir, Neve Cheesman, Mary Patton, Otis Patton, Tyler Medlyn, Barry Wiseman [coach], Rylan Leach, Alex Medlyn, Ben Greenaway, Kynan Torney and Abby Weir.

Front row: Lara Small, Matilda Polkinghorne, Josie Greenaway, Maeve Patton, Henry Small, Elsie Patton, Emily Polkinghorne and Finn Green (Wayne Simpson left before the photo was taken and Alexi Szucs was ill).

Kynan Torney, Otis Patton and Abby Weir finished the day with 3 seconds and 1 third placing to be second in the aggregate. The under 13 team with Josie Greenaway, Mary Patton, Maeve Patton and Neve Cheesman finished the day with 1x 2nd, 1x 3rd and a 4th placing 3rd overall in the aggregate.

Right: Samantha Collins Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria state president with Beazley’s Bridge ladies aggregate winners Amy Greenaway, Jenny Small, Rendelle Gale, Zoe Wiseman and Kate Haynes.

The 2023 Inter-Hotels Pool Comp season

Above: At the conclusion of the normal events just prior to trophy presentations each year a fireman's sprint is held to find the fastest male and female runner in each age group, this year Henry Small (above left) and Neve Cheesman (above right) representing the Beazley's under 13's both placed 3rd on the day.

Above: Abby Weir (left) and Otis Patton (right) both won the fireman’s sprint for the fastest boy and girl in the under 15’s

ROUND Four of the Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday, 10th May and in the wake of the portentous pomp and circumstance of the coronation it was only fitting that the Royal hotel hosted the home derby of the round on a night of celebration for the more profound of the pool perfectionists.

Once again the incumbent monarchy of the Royal One family was to be bereft of their crown prince, Dave Russ, however majestic madrigalist Sam Postlethwaite and court jesters Daniel Needs and Thomas Watts all produced command performances against Dillon Baldock, Nick Birthisel and Phill Atkin.

Royal Two captain Simon Elliott was the only one to provide a blemish to proceedings when he banished Ky l e Postlethwaite to the Tower but this was only a minor blemish in the celebrations as the doubles were halved to leave the Royal One side seated comfortably upon the throne with a seven games to three victory.

The Logan’s tenure in the royal court that

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is the top four was to be short-lived after their pilgrimage to the Fa r m e r s ’ Arms fortress to attempt to overthrow the sovereign of their number One team and, with the scores level after the end of the first round of singles there was indeed a possibility that this insurrection may be successful however when the One’s general Geoff Watts and loyal lieutenant Leigh Watkins eliminated Stephen Rodger and Keith Turner while Shane Sanger had squared his match with Ben Pell in the second round their situation appeared parlous at best.

The boys from the Pub in the Scrub were not to be denied however as skipper Shaun McNaulty put Hayden Perry to the sword in the last frame of this

round then Ben guillotined Shane in the only game required in the third round.

They were only trailing by one game leading into the doubles so it was definitely game on but the Farmers’ Boys were to rally around the baize to take both doubles, retaining second spot on the ladder with a seven games to four win.

In the serenity of the rural expanses to the north of the town the inevitable was to occur when the Countr y Club Two side hosted the floundering Farmers’ Arms Two team, a case of tie me kangaroos down sport as they grazed and gazed in wonder at the four new moons rising beneath the eucalypts surrounding their abundant pastures.

Hi-flying Harley Durward and his faithful followers were in no mood for mercy in this battle with Harley demolishing the Farmers’ courageous captain Alayne Cunningham while her sister Zoe fell

before the scything cue of Will Jackson.

J a ke M a l e a n d Grant Doyle performed pool perfection on Logan Hines and Luke Pole then they went on to win both doubles to complete the destruction and skyrocket their team into fourth place on the ladder with the ten games to zilch thumping.

The resurgence of the Mean Machine was to continue when they visited the bastion on the hill to take on the Sporting Club side and they were only to have only to have one failure as they continue on their quest to consolidate their position in the top four.

This was to be desperate Des Moulday who went down to Club captain Dayle Pitt in straight sets, including going in-off the black in the final frame.

It has been suggested that he was possibly still in a semicomatose state following yet another close call for his revered Magpies

- By Bob Wooley against the Swans on t h e w e e ke n d a n d should have availed himself of the Club’s defibrillator.

It is fortunate that his teammates Paul Mullins, Troy Shields and Robert Nowak were not in similar states of stupefaction as they methodically eliminated Reg Nazifouski, Danny Pitt and Ky l e Johnstone respectively, Paul and Robert then went on to win the opening doubles against Reg and Danny while Des, sufficiently resuscitated by fellow Magpie madman Troy, were too good for Dayle and Kyle as they departed the Club with an eight games to two triumph.

SUDOKU SOLUTION 5 6 9 8 2 3 4 1 7 8 3 7 4 5 1 9 6 2 2 4 1 6 9 7 8 3 5 3 9 8 1 6 2 5 7 4 6 7 2 5 8 4 1 9 3 1 5 4 3 7 9 6 2 8 7 8 3 9 4 6 2 5 1 4 2 6 7 1 5 3 8 9 9 1 5 2 3 8 7 4 6

NCHA Pink Round - Contributed

SATURDAY was a Happy Pink Day! - it was an amazing sea of pink to celebrate BCNA (Breast Cancer Network Australia) PINK ROUND. Congratulations to St. Arnaud Football Club St. Arnaud Netball Club for an amazing Pink Day afternoon tea and celebrations.

St. Arnaud Hockey and Hockey Vic had organised for Best Player of the Day for the Womens Team for Pink Round.

This was voted on by the field umpires, which was awarded to: Sarah Botheras Wycheproof-Narraport Hockey Club Kate Gifford - St Arnaud Hockey Club Both ladies were awarded a Pink Day Medallion (Hockey Vic) and Pink Towel sponsored and embroidered

by RAMJAC St. Arnaud Minkey: Two amazing games were played on Saturday with great enthusiasm!

Lots of running and some great skills on show.

Game 1: Chaise Buttery - Hockey Club Drinker, Layla Culliver - Weirs Choc Bar, Niamh Green - GM RealEstate Soft Drink Game 2: Bridget Culliver - Weirs Choc Bar, Ella Coleman Hockey Club Drinker, Emily Physio Biz Band, Matilda Wallace - MCL Legal Bag.

Above: Women’s Teams show off their touch of Pink!

Under 12's: 2-0 There was a lot of string forward line play, keeping the ball up the Saints end – with Wyche looking like they were needing to fight hard to get it past the defence.

Ned Ezard made some great saves in goals to keep the score to zero.

Zaklen Hutchinson - MCL Legal, Finn Evans – JPX, Ned Ezard - Six2Six, *Choc Bar to Patrick Zsigmond and Chad Polkinghorne for playing for Wyche* Goals: Lewis Lowe, Ned Ezard/Duncan Kirk.

Under 15's: 2-0 There was lots of strong midfield play in the first half for the Saints, kept busy by a strong Wyche defence.

Saints were able to

score in the second half with Hannah Stones scoring her first goal for Under 15s!

Finn Green STAFNHC Canteen, Addison Wright - RMB Pizza, Hannah Stones Wright Play of the Day Goals: Austin Lowe, Hannah Stones Women: 1-1 Women’s had a very attacking game from both sides, Nick Kirk always strong in defence with Emma Green making the right moves at the right time to get the ball through a tight defence.

Sophie Male was a champion stopping a Stroke in the second half.

Johanna Meagher made some great opportunities into the D to score.

Nic Kirk - Royal Hotel, Emma Green -

St. Arnaud Sporting Club, Kate Gifford Wright Play of the Day & Best On Ground.

Goals: Johanna Meagher.

Stokes Saved: 1 Sophie Male.

Mens: 2-5 A tough day out for the Mens – against a strong Wyche side, Stephen Rodger stood out for his stick skills and pink tutu!

Andrew Niblett was calm under pressure feeding the ball forward with Evan Douglas able to capitalise both goals in the second half.

Pat Knights set up some great passes from the backline.

Andrew Niblett – PhysioBiz, Evan Douglas - Moolerr Olives Hockey Hand Towel, Pat Knights - St. Arnaud Sporting Club Photos Tara Lowe:

Above: Stephen Rodger taking on Wyche’s defence in style, showing off his touch of pink with his tutu.

F Troop Marnoo Reserves Football team 1971 to 1973 IN 1970, after consideration of the Marnoo Club’s position within the declining South Wimmera Football League, a decision was made

by MFC President Ray Cheyne and supporters to apply to play football with the Lexton Football League.

- Contributed This thriving League existed to the east of Marnoo, with 8 teams including Avoca, Navarre, L exton M o o n a m b e l , Landsborough Amphitheatre and Natte Bealiba, with Waubra at 124 kms away being the most distant to travel.

It was a new and exciting journey for the Marnoo Tigers however as Lexton already held the tiger colors, Marnoo changed to Carlton and became the “New Blues”.

Each club had 3 football teams and 4 netball teams.

There was no trouble for Marnoo reaching out to the community “Bluebells” as the new netball teams emerged, but a Reserves football team was a difficult matter.

Eventually, several old timers nearing 40

years of age agreed to mentor a few teenagers, and the motley crew soon became known far and wide as “F troop”.

The problem for the aspiring selection committee was that “F troop” became too popular and ever yone wanted to be a part of the story, from bank tellers to railway men, from school kids to farmers with wobbly knees.

By 1972, F troop was a well-oiled unit on the field and played in the Reserves grand final losing out to Navarre.

That year one of their heroes namely Graeme McLennan won the L exton L eague Best and fairest.

This was a great achievement for a little fella but no surprise for those who saw him toughing it out in the

Above: It is believed this is the 1972 team Standing at rear left is Barry Ralph, Peter Mannington, Barry Lang, Alan Notting, Bill Cadzow, Peter Tannock, Noel Slee, Gary Falla and Alan Hodder. Seated from left John Guest, possibly David Hodder obscured, Chris Marshall, Andrew Cheyne, Shane Gallagher, Brian Notting and Roger Hancock. Kneeling from left is Michael Kelly, Basil Marshall and Doug Gillespie.

South Wimmera and participating in Marnoo senior’s premiership years of 1966 and 1967.

Such was the F troop following in the district they breezed

through 1973 and 1974 winning consecutive premierships and those who were part of the F troop legend are still proud of what they brought home to Marnoo 50 plus years

later.

To this end, a F troop Reunion is scheduled at the Marnoo Hub on Saturday 20/5/23 for a midday lunch.

None of the 40 or so

participants located so far has declined an invitation to attend and none of the group have forgotten Marnoo’s roaring days of community spirit in the 1970’s.

North Central Hockey results round 5 Under 12: Boort 0 Wedderburn Redbacks 1, Birchip Watchem 1 Donald 0, St. Arnaud 2 Wycheproof-Narraport 0, Under 15: Boort 11 Wedderburn Redbacks 1, Birchip Watchem 4 Donald 2, St. Arnaud 2 Wycheproof-Narraport 0, Women: Boort 13 Wedderburn Redbacks 0, Birchip Watchem 8 Donald 0, St. Arnaud 1 Wycheproof-Narraport 1 Men: Birchip Watchem 0 Donald 5, St. Arnaud 2 Wycheproof-Narraport 5,

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The Inaugural ‘All Saints Day’ LAST Saturday, the Saints welcomed back their past players, volunteers, sponsors and supporters, for their inaugural “All Saints Day” Among the crowd, were members of their 7 football premierships, across 1983, 1993, and 2003.

A very successful Ladies Day function was held in the social rooms, where much needed funds were raised for BCNA - Breast Cancer Network of Australia.

Among the funds raised, was well in excess of 750 tickets sold at the gate raffle, the St Arnaud Saints would like to take this time, to thank everyone who contributed to such a deserving cause.

Senior football The Saints took some significant steps in the right direction last Saturday, in a definite step up from their around 4 performance against Charlton.

The story of the day however, was the 10 goal haul between the Hommelhoff brothers, Gedd (6) and Koby (4) The Demons got the first of the day, as Gedd Hommelhoff linked up with Dane McLennan, with a long kick to Cody Green, who kicked truly.

Hommelhoff followed up with his first a few minutes later, after receiving a free kick just 15m out.

Wyche.-Narraport got the quick break, and following a turnover, got their third, through Aaron Bateson.

Saints got on the board soon after, as Coach AJ Bourke kicked truly, then followed up immediately with the centre clearance, a strong mark and conversion to Jake Hicks.

For the next while, spectators witnessed some great passages of play by both sides, however, the story, for the Saints was the same, as it has been most of the year, that final kick into the forward 50, unable to find a target.

After 10 minutes of backwards and forwards football, the Demons would find their way to goal from a stoppage clearance, into the hands of the evergreen, Corey Jones, who kicked truly.

They would then follow up with an immediate centre clearance, again into the hands of Jones, who ran on and put on the Demons fifth.

Scores at quarter time, saw Wyche.Narraport 5.1-31 lead St Arnaud 2.2-14.

The second quarter begun, with a clearance from the St. Arnaud midfielders, with a strong pack, Mark taken

by Jake Tillig, who went back and slotted his first, and the Saints third.

Back in the centre, the Saints immediately went forward again, with

a centring past from Bourke finding Brad Organ, who then hit up an open Jake Tillig.

Tillig kicked truly for his 2nd.

The Demons followed up a few minutes later with one of their own, as Koby Hommelhoff kicked his first.

The Saints replied soon after, with a precision tap from Jake Male landing in the hands of Brad Organ, who ran around traffic and slotted the goal.

As the first half drew to a close, both sides would find plenty of opportunities to go forward, however, neither side where able to capitalise putting them through the big sticks.

Half Time:- Demons 6.6-42 Saints 5.3-33 The Demons struck first in the 3rd, after Gedd Hommelhoff received a free kick 30m out, and kicked truly.

Saints replied soon after, as Jake Tillig kicked his third in a roving effort, however the Demons, quickly fired back, with Hommelhoff receiving another free kick, and kicking truly.

A minute later, it was yet another free kick, adjudicated high, and another goal for Hommelhoff.

After some more backwards and forwards play, the Demons eventually found the next goal, by way of a strong mark and conversion from Corey Jones.

At the other end, a roving goal from Jake, Hicks saw the Saints get one back, however the Demons would reply soon after, as Hommelhoff would slot his fifth, from 40m out.

Right on the threequarter time siren, Koby Hommelhoff would chime in for his second, to give his side a solid lead at the final break.

Demons 12.6-78 Saints 7.4-46.

The final quarter would see plenty of backwards and forwards football from both sides, however the Demons would go on to close out the game, registering a strong 47 point win.

Demons 15.10-100 d.

Saints 8.5-53 Best for Wyche.Narraport:K Hommelhoff, G Hommelhoff, A Zuk. For St. Arnaud:- J Male, B Organ, J Tillig.

Reserves football For the reserves, the scoreboard again indicated a rather heavy defeat, however, for those who watched on, there were certainly plenty of positives to take out of the game.

The Saints welcomed back Chris Snell, Darcy Clohesy, Tyson Johns,

Kyle Johnson, Matt Kinnane, and Toby Pickthall, and were provided with plenty of run from under 17‘s footballers Mason Thomas, Owen Lowe, and Josh Hilton.

These young gentlemen wouldn’t be used to being up against it in 2023, with such a positive start to the under 17’s year this year, however the experience will end up proving invaluable, as they’ll be right amongst it, and a considerable factor, for when the good times start rolling in!

For the Saints, Simon Elliott played a very solid role in the ruck, while Eddie Swanton gave us a glimpse of what he is still capable of down back.

Chris Snell provided a target up forward when the opportunities came, and things seemed to click for Mason Thomas, as he realised “I can outrun all these guys!”

As has been the case all year, lack of fitness has been the number one factor in deciding these games, all of which, the Saints had a share of running the play, but have been unable to sustain it for any length of time.

Final Scores:Demons 14.8-92 d. Saints 2.5-17.

Under 17s Conditions were perfect for football and with the toss of the coin, St. Arnaud captain number 4 Tyson Funston won the toss and chose to kick off towards the western end of the Lord Nelson Park ground.

At the opening bounce St. Arnaud’s number 5 Jackson Needs lead the way with the first knock out but Wycheproof were also there to prove to their fans that they were on the ground for a reason, following through with the opening goal for the day.

Wycheproof then pushed forward with number 13 from Wyche kicking the second goal.

The Saints needed a lift and this is where number 9 Owen Lowe lead the way by charging through the centre and pumping the football in from outside the 50 meter line into the goal square giving number 7 Kynan Torney the opportunity to kick St. Arnaud’s first goal.

As a big supporter of our Saints under 17 team it was hard to watch the undisciplined behaviour in the first quarter in the guys giving away 3 fifty meter penalties in one quarter.

At the Quarter time break coach Harley Durward came out with some strong words to

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the team and asking the young men to be focused and disciplined when representing the St. Arnaud football club.

The second Quarter St. Arnaud defence line really stood up against the force of Wycheproof, with a passage of play from number 35 Hamish Darby pushing the ball forward to allow Kynan Torney to kick his 2 second goal for the day.

Then Owen Lowe stepped it up a notch with a set shot for goal, booting it straight through the centre from just inside the 50 meter line.

There were some stand out one percenters with the likes of number 27 Chase Zander applying some hard tackling along side good defensive work for number 11 Blayne Piper and captain number 4 Tyson Funston to keep Wycheproof from going forward.

With the third quarter started the Staints continued to push forward with some real dedicated and hard playing young men like number 19 Ben Greenaway and Number 10 Mason Thomas who ensured that ball would be delivered forward for the Saints, where they could rely on their forward Kynan Torney to follow through with the goods.

The final quarter and the Saints weren't about to take the foot off the pedal, with Mason Thomas kicking the opening goal for the last quarter and also with a nice passage of play from number 21 Frankie Donald and hard at the ball Ben Greenaway allowing Ben to kick his second goal for the day.

With the game coming to a close, the Saints defensive side were still determined not to let Wycheproof get a goal, with the determination of players like number 24 Talan Berryman and number 31 Sean Bridgman putting their bodies on the line to ensure Wycheproof was kept at bay.

Final score Saints 2312-150 to Wyche 5-5-35 Goal kickers: 7 Kynan Torney, 3 Aidan Wickham, 3 Mason Thomas, 3 Tyson Funston, 2 Owen Lowe, 2 Frankie Donald, 2 Ben Greenaway, 1 George Gorrie.

Best/Awards J&B Beggs - Kynan Torney, Croplands Jackson Needs, Parkview Bakery- Tyson Funston, Canteen- Ben Greenaway, Sonya Hair Directors - Frankie Donald.

Good sportsmanship acknowledgement for filling in for Wycheproof N.C throughout the day:- Gus Meagher, Frankie Donald, Ryan Bigmore, George Gorrie,

- Contributed Aidan Wickham, Hamish Darby

Under 14’s It was a beautiful sunny Saturday morning at Lord Nelson Park to watch our boys take on the Demons.

What a a fabulous start! Declan Kay was on fire, slotting through 3 first quarter goals. And it would have been four, if it wasn’t for Charlie Baldwin disguised in a Wyche jumper, marking the ball on the goal line.

The second quarter saw some great tackles laid and some awesome teamwork with Chad Hendy and Max Ezard kicking a goal each for the quarter.

The first half was a fairly one sided affair, with the score at half time reflecting this. 42-0.

The Demons came out with some fight in the third. The football frequented both ends during the quarter with Wyche making some ground up on the scoreboard. Ollie Hand kicking the Saints only goal for the term.

The tide turned again in the fourth as the Saints strung together a couple of goals through Charlie Baldwin and Archer Reyne. Wyche were a bit unlucky with 4 behinds being scored for the quarter.

The Saints proved to be too strong on the day, with all the boys playing hard until the final siren.

Final score was 62-23.

Goal scorers: Declan Kay (3), Chad Hendy, Max Ezard, Ollie Hand, Charlie Baldwin, and Archer Reyne. Jack Batters also scored a goal for Wycheproof.

Best players: Max Ezard, Bob Donald, Finn Green, Nathan Saludes , Xavier Taylor and Duncan Kirk.

Above: Saints’ Jacob Tillig takes a strong mark in the foward line in front of Wycheproof/Narraport Jed Bish in the seniors match.

Jacob was named one of the best on ground for St. Arnaud and kicked 3 goals on the day.

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Nullawil vs Charlton seniors football ON Saturday, Charlton took the trip up the Calder to face off with the Maroons, on what was a spectacular Autumn Day. The crowd streamed through the gate with not a cloud in sight and perfect conditions for football.

Both teams headed into the match undermanned, with injury and illness playing its part.

Nullawil took to the field without their coach Brett Barker; something they will need to get used to in the near future.

Leading goalkicker Mitch Farmer also missed with a hamstring complaint.

Charlton had been hit hard by Covid during the past week and did their best to field as strong a line-up as possible.

Before the game itself got underway, the match officials were welcomed onto the ground with a rousing applause from the players and crowd.

This was to acknowledge their efforts during Umpire Appreciation round and would go on to set the tone for the terrific spirit shown by both clubs throughout the day.

C o m m u n i t y Umpiring Week celebrates the important role umpires play within the game, while also promoting umpiring as an alternative participation pathway within football.

Early on in the first quarter Charlton was the better of the two teams, able to settle quickly and put the first two goals on the board inside 10 minutes.

Harrison Taylor looked dangerous up forward early, with the Woods’ brothers Rhyen and Sam winning plenty of ball around the ground.

From then on however, Nullawil took control.

Dean Putt was able to get on top in the ruck, giving first use to players such as Dean Smith and David Isbister.

Adam Thomson also looked extremely dangerous up forward and was able to get on the end of a number of

plays and convert truly.

At quarter time Nullawil had flexed their muscle and led Charlton by 39 points.

It was more of the same in the second quarter, Charlton again beginning the better of the two sides, before Nullawil was able to get their running game going.

Cobi Fitzpatrick and Anthony Judd continued to work hard for the visitors, while for the Maroons Jordan Humphreys and Patrick Kelly provided plenty of intercept and drive out of defence.

Andrew Casey and Adam Thomson continued to make the most out of their chances in front of goal.

Nullawil entered the sheds at half time in front by 58 points.

Several injuries during the second half required Barker to be flexible from the coach’s box.

Charlton players once again never stopped trying and continued to push the ball forward at every opportunity.

It was Nullawil’s ability however to spread from the contest and dictate the tempo of the match, which saw them continue to kick away during the last half.

Patrick Kelly in particular was able to regularly break the lines and drive the ball deep into the Nullawil forward 50.

The Maroons will now be sweating on injuries picked up to some key players and welcome the week off next weekend.

Charlton could take plenty of positives from their first trip up the highway and look to improve with a fullstrength team on the park.

Finals scores were Nullawil 21.12-138 defeated Charlton 7.648 Best Players for Nullawil were Patrick Kelly, Dean Smith, Dean Putt, Kyle Doran, Adam Thomson and Daniel Watts Goals: Adam Thomson 6, Dean

Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League results round 5 Seniors Maldon 12.13-85 Lexton 9.5-59 Carisbrook 8.8-56 Harcourt 9.13-67 Natte Bealiba 18.12-120 Avoca 4.7-31 Navarre 23.21-159 Campbells Creek 0.0-0 Newstead 18.13-121 Royal Park 11.6-72 Talbot 11.12-78 Dunolly 9.14-68 Trentham 38.29-257 Marybor’gh Rovers 3.5-23

- by Kyle Doran Smith 3, Andrew Casey 3, Daniel Watts 2, David Isbister 1, Mark Thomson 1, Jonathan Casey 1, Austin Hogan 1, Lucas Caccaviello 1, Zac Kelly 1, Jordan Humphreys 1.

Best Players for Charlton: Cobi Fitzpatrick, Sam Woods, Rhyen Woods, Harrison Taylor, Anthony Judd, Jesse Taylor Goals: Nick Thompson 2, Harrison Taylor 2, Anthony Judd 1, Tim Hill 1, Darcy McCallum.

Above: Nullawil Seniors Ruckman Dean Putt taps ball down. (Left to right) Harry Taylor, Zac Kelly (26), Jack Barry, Charlton’s Anthony Judd and Jono Casey

North-Central Football Roundup Goldacres Seniors

5.1 6.6 12.6 15.10 (100) WYCHE.-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 5.3 7.4 8. 5 (53) Goals for Wyche.-Narraport: Gedd Hommelhoff 6, Koby Hommelhoff 4, Corey Jones 3, Justin Bateson, Cody Green. For St. Arnaud: Jacob Tillig 3, Jake Hicks 2, Anthony Bourke, Jake Male, Bradley Organ.

Best for Wyche.-Narraport: Koby Hommelhoff, Gedd Hommelhoff, Adal Zuk, Joe Kenny, Josh Walsh, Heath Senior. For St. Arnaud: Jake Male, Bradley Organ, Jacob Tillig, Mitch Birthisel, Mitch Egan, Nick Birthisel.

3.3 4.6 7.8 11. 9 (75) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 7.3 9.6 10.10 (70) Goals for Donald: Sam Dunstan 3, Ross Young 3, Cooper Anderson 2, Stephen Dinnell, Blake Grant, Josh Potter. For Birchip-Watchem: Ben Edwards 3, Daniel Castellano 2, Nathan Gordon 2, Nicholas Rippon 2, Lachlan Ryan.

Best for Donald: Ross Young, Josh Potter, Ryan Hards, Sam Dunstan, Jesse Wallin, Logan Geddes.

For Birchip-Watchem: Lachlan Ryan, Dale Hinkley, Nicholas Rippon, Nathan Gordon, Joshua Booth, Jonty Randall.

WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 4.7 7.11 9.15 (69) 4.1 7.4 8. 6 10. 7 (67) BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Goals for Wedderburn: Sam Barnes 2, Tom Campbell 2, Danny Benaim, Jesse Douglas, Isaac Holt, Darcy Jackson, Jordan Rosengren. For Boort: Jarrod Fitzpatrick 3, Natnael McLaren 2, Jesse Muscatello 2, Samuel Green, Darcy Hawker, Frasier Holland.

Best for Wedderburn: Darcy Jackson, Jordan Rosengren, Louis Holt, Corey Lowry, Samuel Lockhart, Joe Lockhart. For Boort: Keiren Wilson, Jarrod Fitzpatrick, Samuel Green, Natnael McLaren, Ryan McGhie, Nathan Twigg.

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.3 13.4 17.8 21.12 (138) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 4.0 6.2 7. 6 (48) Goals for Nullawil: Adam Thomson 6, Andrew Casey 3, Dean Smith 3, Daniel Watts 2, Lucas Caccaviello, Jonathan Casey, Austin Hogan, Jordan Humphreys, David Isbister, Zac Kelly, Mark Thomson. For Charlton: Harrison Taylor 2, Nick Thompson 2, Tim Hill, Anthony Judd, Darcy McCallum.

Best for Nullawil: Patrick Kelly, Dean Smith, Dean Putt, Kyle Doran, Adam Thomson, Daniel Watts. For Charlton: Cobi Fitzpatrick, Sam Woods, Rhyen Woods, Harrison Taylor, Anthony Judd, Jesse Taylor.

Bye: Sea Lake-Nandaly.

Haeusler’s Reserves

WYCHE.-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2 8.2 10.7 14.8 (92) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 2.1 2.3 2.5 (17) Goals for Wyche.-Narraport: Harry Fawcett 4, Ben Brennan 3, Daniel Allen, Thomas Cotton, Cooper Gaylor, Matt Hall, Rowan Jones, Xavier McKersie, Tristian Rowe. For St. Arnaud: Ash Craddock, Chris Snell.

Best for Wyche.-Narraport: Rowan Jones, Tristian Rowe, Harry Fawcett, Tom Metcalf, Eric Jones, Daniel Allen. For St. Arnaud: Simon Elliott, Edward Swanton, Mason Thomas, Chris Snell, Jarryd Kell, Colin Campbell.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2 6.8 8.11 12.13 (85) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3 1.4 1. 5 1. 6 (12) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Connor Boyle 2, Riley Doran 2, Jak Goldsmith 2, Callum Goode 2, Tison Wiantara 2, Joe Boyle, Lachy Randall. For Donald: Semi Lutua.

Best for Birchip-Watchem: Daniel Batarillo, Jak Goldsmith, Matthew Finster, Matthew Rickard, Lachy Randall. For Donald: Kalon Green, Brady Griffiths, Dion Hawkes, Jett Adams, Semi Lutua, Nathaniel Clark.

BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2 8.4 11.6 15.9 (99) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.0 2.1 3.3 3.4 (22) Best for Boort: Jordan Bell, Nathan McNally, Willem Toose, Chris O’Rourke, Alistair Jackson, Jacob Mulquiny. For Wedderburn: Cam Weston, Dane Keuken, Finn Turnbull, Chris Hargreaves, Jacob Piccoli, Jake Hayes.

Goals for Boort: Nathan McNally 4, Chris ORourke 4, Jordan Bell 2, Nathan Gooding 2, Alistair Jackson, Patrick O’Rourke, Willem Toose. For Wedderburn: Gerald Riley 2, Samuel Carroll.

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4 6.11 10.15 16.19 (115) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3 0. 3 1. 3 1. 3 (9) Goals for Nullawil: Matt Poyner 6, George Forrester 4, Jason Perry 2, Jarrod Taylor 2, Lachlan Braine, Angus Forrester. For Charlton: Tyler Catherine.

Best for Nullawil: Jeremy Vearing, Matt Poyner, Matthew Hogan, Jack Morrison, George Forrester, Aidan McGrath. For Charlton: Mathew Thompson, Angus Johnstone, Tyler Catherine, Fergus Bourke, Bailey Dixon, Jacob Olive.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 10.3 17.7 23.12 (150) WYCHE.-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 3.5 5.5 5. 5 (35) Best for St Arnaud: Kynan Torney, Jackson Needs, Mason Thomas, Tyson Funston, Benjamin Greenaway, Frankie Donald.

For Wyche.-Narraport: Hunter Connolly, Xavier McKersie, Dylan Cook.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 5.4 7.5 DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.0 1.1 4.1 Best for Birchip-Watchem: Jeswin Daniel, Oliver Cook, Charlie Frank, Connor Lee. For Donald: Brady Griffiths, George Morgan, Noah Berry, Ethan Clapham.

BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.0 7.1 WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 2.4 Best for Boort: Samual Toose, Jett Hird, Alex Cockerell, Nicholas Scott.

For Wedderburn: Eli Clarke, Deacon-James Tansley, Beau Hartnell.

8.2 4.8

7.6 5.3

(48) (33)

14. 5 4.11

(89) (35)

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.6 2.7 5.8 11.10 (76) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2 1.3 2.3 2. 5 (17) Best for Nullawil: Sol Kelly, Max Fawcett, Tynan Perry, Tiger Vearing, Les Cooper.

For Charlton: Cooper Boyle, Joseph Monaghan, Michael Olive, Angus Soulsby, Hugh Sait, Ned Zagame.

Next Round

Round 6, Saturday, May 27 —

Donald v. St. Arnaud Wedderburn v. Birchip-Watchem

Wyche.-Narraport v. Nullawil Charlton v. Sea Lake-Nandaly Bye: Boort

Uniting Church Under-14s

ST ARNAUD 9.8 (62) d. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 2.10 (22).

Best for St Arnaud: Max Ezard, Bob Donald, Finn Green, Nathan Saludes, Xavier Taylor, Duncan Kirk.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Ryder Harrison, Morgan Beattie, Ollie White.

DONALD 9.8 (62) d. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 1.4 (10).

Best for Donald: Luca Rice, Hayden Clark, Charlie Slater, Daniel Cooper.

For Birchip-Watchem: Willow Ryan, Max Field, Sadidas Gardiner-Paikea, Desmond Coffey.

BOORT 15.15 (105) d. WEDDERBURN 0.0 (0).

Best for Boort: Owen Byrne, Finlay Arnold, Brodie McPherson, Noah Howe, Archer Lee. For Wedderburn: Blaz Cramp, Jayden Baltas-Brew, Bianca Mansell, Addison Roberts, Benjamin Cunningham.

CHARLTON 11.7 (77) d. NULLAWIL 1.10 (16).

Best for Charlton: Samuel Olive, Leigh Van Boven, James Nisbet, Private Player, Nate Markham, Flynn Zagame.

For Nullawil: Tiger Vearing, Nate Harrison, Chase Poyner, Logan Higgins, Andrew Teece, Cooper Kelly.

Positions of Teams Goldacres North-Central Seniors

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4

Teams Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 4

Teams Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4

P 4 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 4

Pts 16 14 12 10 8 8 8 4 0

% 214.20 96.96 198.51 121.15 172.79 104.48 101.19 43.23 32.03

W 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 0

L 0 1 1 2 3 2 2 4 4

D 1 1 -

B 1 1 1 1 1

For 347 351 399 378 489 303 255 265 147

Ag 162 362 201 312 283 290 252 613 459

Pts 16 16 12 12 12 4 4 4 0

% 318.55 293.68 329.25 163.74 137.50 45.55 43.64 39.75 22.35

W 4 4 3 3 3 1 1 1 0

L 1 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 4

D -

B 1 1 1 1 1

For 395 279 349 298 286 128 127 157 97

Ag 124 95 106 182 208 281 291 395 434

Pts 20 16 16 8 6 6 4 4 0

W 5 4 4 2 1 1 1 1 0

L 0 0 1 3 2 2 3 4 4

D 1 1 -

B 1 1 1 1 1

Pts 16 16 16 12 8 8 4 0 0

W 4 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 2 2 3 4 4 4

D -

B 1 1 1 1 1

Haeuslers Reserves

Community Bank Charlton and District Under-17s

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Voting for round 5:

Uniting Church Under-14s

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

Wycheproof-Narraport: K. Hommelhoff 3, G. Hommelhoff 2, A. Zuk 1.

St Arnaud: J. Male 3, J. Tillig 2, B. Organ 1.

Donald: J. Potter 3, R. Young 2, R. Hards 1.

Birchip-Watchem: L. Ryan 3, D. Hinkley 2, N. Rippon 1.

Boort: K. Wilson 3, J. Fitzpatrick 2, A. Trethowan 1.

Wedderburn: D. Jackson 3, J. Rosengren 2, Louis Holt 1 Nullawil: D. Smith 3, L. Caccaviello 2, P. Kelly 1 Charlton: Not provided.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors

Reserves

Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) 3 . . . . . . . .27 Gedd Hommelhoff (W-N) 6 . . . . . . . . . . .16 Sam Dunstan (Donald) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Billy Mcinnes (SLNT) - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Adam Thomson (Nullawil) 6 . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sam Barnes (Wedderburn) 2 . . . . . . . . . .13 Mitch Farmer (Nullawil) - . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Cody Green (W-N) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Daniel Castellano (Bir.-W) 2 . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tom Campbell (Wedderburn) 2 . . . . . . . .11

Ben Brennan (W-N) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Callum Goode (Bir.-Watchem) 2 . . . . . . .13 Patrick O’Rourke (Boort) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sam Goldsmith (Nullawil) - . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) 2 . . . . . . . . . . .9 Jason Perry (Nullawil) 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tison Wiantara (Bir.-Watchem) 2 . . . . . . . .8 Riley Doran (Bir.-Watchem) 2 . . . . . . . . . . .8 Harry Fawcett (W-N) 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Joseph McGrath (Charlton) - . . . . . . . . . . .8

CHS Broadbent Club Championship

(Senior win 10 pts., Reserves 6, Under-17s 4, Under-14s 2)

Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snr. 0 0 10 0 10 10 0 10 0

Res. 0 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0

U-17 0 4 0 4 4 0 0 0 4

U-14 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 2

Ttl. 78 77 63 60 54 38 28 26 22

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SPORT

Horsham Badminton Tournament

ANTHONY Hargreaves was a clear winner of the Stableford event on Saturday with an excellent score of 40 points.

- Contributed

- Contributed the C Grade section.

With various raffles and lucky number prizes along with trophies for our wins, we had a great day.

St. Arnaud Social Badminton plays at 9.30am on a Thursday morning at the St Arnaud Stadium we have racquets available for all those who want to come and have a game.

All welcome

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Charlton Golf Stableford event play on Saturday

ON Wednesday 10th May 2023, three players from the St. Arnaud Social Badminton club travelled to Horsham to compete in their annual Social Badminton Tournament.

We played 4 games to 31 against other competitors from Ballarat, Boort, Horsham and Ararat and concluded with a delicious lunch provided by the Horsham group, the Passionfruit sponges were amazing!

Dianne Horsfall and Jane Sutherland played in B Grade and were successful in placing 1st and 2nd in that section with Diane Martin coming 2nd in

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Above:(Left to right) Diane Martin, Dianne Horsfall and Jane Sutherland.

Win 17 for Travel Bug THE Kooreh trained “Travel Bug” chalked up another win when successful at Maryborough on Friday.

Starting off a 40m handicap over the short course, 2240m, the 7yo gelded son of “ Dream Vacation (US)” was still 3rd last and 4 wide at the 400m but the horse’s never say die attitude saw him get up right on the line albeit by a half head.

Bred by Pat Driscoll’s “Yabby Dam Farms” the gelding had had 6 starts for 1 win before entering the McNaulty stable as a 3yo in 2019 and has won 16 times with 19 placings in the 81 starts since.

Lexton driver James Herbertson has been in the sulky for 52 of those starts and has now won on “Travel Bug” on 13 occasions.

Also successful at Maryborough was the horse with the name good enough to eat, “Mulberry Pie”.

Trained at Pompapiel by former Boort harness club Secretar y John

Inside running

by Archie

Ever green Trevor McGurk filled second placing with a creditable 35 points followed by the consistent Mark Hamley with 31 points.

Rounding out the ball count was Jeff McLoughlan with 30 points.

A warm welcome was extended to two visiting players, Glenloth local product, Christie

Fi t z p a t r i c k and Wodonga golfer Chris Condon.

Christie was the winner of nearest the pin with a fine shot on the 14th.

A second round match-play knock-out was played between the two Jeff’s.

Jeff McLoughlan defeating Jeff Cox 4/3.

Players to take note of the draw displayed in the office.

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Specials Davidson the mare hadn’t won since November 2020 but had run a handy third at its previous start at Ballarat.

“Gotfeelingsyoukno w” was placed 3rd in the Group 1 NSW Trotters Derby on Saturday after making an early error and then sitting outside the eventual winner for the last 1800m with a fast 56.9 last half.

The gelding’s winning run came to an end but it was still a huge performance and Rod Wilton and the other owners should have a lot of fun with this trotter.

Maryborough race on Thursday and there’s a “Pacing for Pink” meeting at Ararat on Sunday night.

Charlton race again on the 25th.

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